Vikram-S is India's first privately built suborbital rocket. Its maiden flight lifted on 18 November 2022 at 11 A.M. from Sounding Rocket Complex, Sriharikota. The rocket is 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. The first mission of the rocket launch has been designated as 'Prarambh', meaning beginning. As a tribute the rocket has been named after Vikram Sarabhai, who is considered as the father of India's space programme.
Rocket Vikram-S rocket is developed by Skyroot Aerospace and the launch was assisted by ISRO and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN–SPACe). The rocket reached an apogee of 89.5km.
Launch history S.No Date / time (UTC) Rocket,Configuration Launch site Payload OrbitCustomerStatus1.18 November 2022Vikram-SSatish Dhawan Suborbital
See also Space industry of India Rohini (rocket family) Agnibaan SOrTeD Vikram-I Vikram-II Vikram (rocket family) Skyroot Aerospace List of Vikram launches
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