 Vikram-S sub-orbital rocket.[1] | |
| Function | Sounding rocket |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Skyroot Aerospace |
| Country of origin | India |
| Size | |
| Height | Vikram S: 6 m (20 ft) |
| Diameter | 0.37 m (1 ft 3 in) |
| Mass | 545 kg (1,202 lb) |
| Stages | 1 |
| Associated rockets | |
| Comparable | Rohini, Black Brant IX, Agnibaan SOrTeD |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Future Unknown |
| Launch sites | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Total launches | 1 |
| Success(es) | 1 |
| First flight | 18 November 2022 |
| Sustainer stage (Vikram S) | |
| Powered by | Kalam 80 |
| Maximum thrust | 70 kN (16,000 lbf) |
| Propellant | Solid |
Vikram-S is India's first privately built rocket. Its maiden flight lifted on 18 November 2022 at 11 A.M. from Sounding Rocket Complex, Sriharikota. The rocket was designed and developed by Skyroot Aerospace.
History
Vikram-S, India's first privately built rocket was launched on 18 November 2022 by Skyroot Aerospace from Sriharikota.[2][3] The first mission of the rocket launch has been designated as 'Prarambh', meaning beginning.[4] As a tribute the rocket has been named after Vikram Sarabhai, who is considered as the father of India's space programme.[5][6]
Rocket
Vikram-S rocket is developed by Skyroot Aerospace[7] and the launch was assisted by ISRO and IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre).[8] The rocket reached an apogee of 89.5km.[9]
Launch history
| S.No | Date / time (UTC) | Rocket, Configuration |
Launch site | Payload | Orbit | Customer | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 18 November 2022 | Vikram-S | Satish Dhawan | 
|
Suborbital | — | Success |
See also
- Agnibaan-SOrTeD
- Vikram (rocket)
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Bellatrix Aerospace
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- Small-lift launch vehicle
- Launch vehicle
- Space industry of India
References
- ^ "Vikram-S launch Highlight | Skyroot aces maiden launch of India's first privately made rocket". India Today. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ "Vikram-S rocket launch Live Updates: India's first private rocket blasts off successfully". The Indian Express. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Kandavel, Sangeetha (18 November 2022). "Vikram-S, India's first private rocket, lifts off from ISRO spaceport". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "India's first privately built rocket, Vikram-S, launched by ISRO". Hindustan Times. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Bhandari, Shashwat (18 November 2022). "India's first private rocket Vikram-S, carrying 3 payloads, lifts off from Sriharikota | WATCH". indiatvnews.com.
- ^ Tyagi, Ashwani (18 November 2022). "As Mission Prarambh's Vikram-S rocket". insightdelhi. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Skyroot's Vikram-S rocket launched successfully, marks entry of private sector into Indian space program". India Today. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ ""New Dawn": Launch of India's First Private Rocket, Vikram-S, Successful". NDTV.com. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Vikram-S: Meet the team behind the successful launch of India's first private rocket | India News – Times of India". The Times of India. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
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