Vikram S

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.

Vikram-S

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

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