Skyroot Aerospace
Coverage of Skyroot Aerospace in the Nexus archive.
- Diamond jewellery, microart cast in shape of 18K gold rocket among payloads to be launched by Vikram-1
Skyroot Aerospace announced on July 6 that India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, will carry six payloads, including diamond jewellery and microart cast in the shape of an 18K gold rocket.
- Rocket Report: Russia claims success with new ICBM; spaceplane déjà vu in Europe
Russia claims success with its new ICBM, while SpaceX readies its first upgraded Starship Version 3 rocket and an Indian startup nears its first launch. NASA's Artemis III mission schedule will be determined by the readiness of vehicles like Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. The Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace is poised to accelerate its commercial launch efforts after a recent fundraising round.
- A promising Indian launch startup nears its first orbital test flight
The Indian government opened up spaceflight to private industry in 2020, and now Skyroot Aerospace is nearing its first orbital test flight. This shift is a response to the rise of commercial space industries in the US and China. Skyroot Aerospace is the most promising Indian launch company.