Vikram-1
Coverage of Vikram-1 in the Nexus archive.
- India joins China, US in commercial space race with Skyroot launch
India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, carrying customer payloads and experiments. Analysts emphasize the need for regular, cost-effective, and reliable launches to compete in the global commercial space market.
- First private Indian craft reaches orbit
An Indian company, Skyroot, launched the first private Indian rocket, Vikram-1, into orbit, breaking the US-China duopoly in commercial spaceflight. Despite this milestone, challenges remain, including achieving repeated, profitable launches and developing heavier and reusable rockets.
- India's first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch
India's first privately-developed rocket, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, successfully reached orbit on its debut launch from Sriharikota Island. The 72-foot rocket placed payloads into a 280-mile-high orbit after resolving a last-minute technical delay, marking a 'grand success' for Indian space officials.
- As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success
Skyroot's Vikram-1 successfully reached orbit, but the company faces significant challenges in achieving business success due to an evolving global small-satellite launch market and domestic demand uncertainties.
- Space payload built by VIT-AP students launched aboard Vikram-1 rocket
A space payload built by students from VIT-AP was launched aboard the Vikram-1 rocket. The project highlights student innovation in space technology.
- India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand
India’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, launched successfully on Saturday, developed by Skyroot Aerospace. The rocket aims to carry small satellites into low-Earth orbit, marking progress in India’s pursuit of a larger share in the global space economy.
- What makes Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launch unique? | Explained
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launch made India the third country where a private company has independently placed payloads in orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
- India launches first private rocket into space
India launched its first private rocket, Vikram-1, from an island north of Chennai. The mission aims to secure a larger share in the commercial rocket launch market.
- Telangana CM congratulates Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace on Vikram-1 successful test flight
Telangana Chief Minister congratulated Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for the successful test flight of their Vikram-1 rocket. The achievement highlights advancements in India's private aerospace sector.
- India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission
India's Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, as part of 'Mission Aagaman' to test technologies and expand commercial space capabilities. The rocket placed payloads into a 450 km orbit, making India the third nation to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise.
- Vikram-1, country’s first private orbital-class rocket, successfully places tech payloads, postcards into orbit
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital-class rocket, successfully placed tech payloads and postcards into orbit as part of 'Mission Aagaman', marking India's entry into an elite group of nations with private orbital launch capability.
- All you need to know about Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket
Vikram-1 is India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, standing seven storeys tall with a multi-stage design, all-carbon composite structure, and in-house propulsion systems.
- Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch its rocket Vikram-1. The launch aims to advance India's space ambitions.
- Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch its rocket Vikram-1, aiming to advance the country's space ambitions.
- India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off
India's first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, is set for launch. The rocket's flight will consist of 14 phases and last 15.46 minutes.
- India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket Vikram-1 set for July 18 lift-off
India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, is set to launch on July 18, 2026. Skyroot Aerospace announced the launch attempt from the space port's first launch pad at 11:30 a.m. on July 16, 2026.
- Getting Vikram-1 to orbit: Inside Skyroot Aerospace's coming bid to make spaceflight history
Skyroot Aerospace is attempting to launch Vikram-1 into orbit in a bid to make spaceflight history. The article highlights the company's upcoming mission and its significance in the aerospace industry.
- Micro sculptures of India’s legendary scientists carved inside needle eye, set for space travel aboard Vikram-1
Micro sculptures of India’s legendary scientists, crafted from space-compatible materials like stainless steel and 24-karat gold, are set to travel aboard Vikram-1. The sculptures were created by Telangana-based micro sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewda.
- 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.