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 development of rocket was done by Skyroot Aerospace.

Vikram-S
Vikram-S sub-orbital rocket.[1]
FunctionSounding rocket
ManufacturerSkyroot Aerospace
Country of originIndia
Size
HeightVikram S: 6 m (20 ft)
Diameter0.37 m (1 ft 3 in)
Mass545 kg (1,202 lb)
Stages1
Associated rockets
ComparableRohini, sounding rockets, Black Brant IX
Launch history
StatusFuture Unknown
Launch sitesSatish Dhawan Space Centre
Total launches1
Success(es)1
First flight18 November 2022
Sustainer stage (Vikram S)
Powered byKalam 80
Maximum thrust70 kN (16,000 lbf)
PropellantSolid

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]

Rocket

Vikram-S rocket is developed by Skyroot Aerospace[6] and the launch was assisted by ISRO and IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre).[7] The rocket reached an apogee of 89.5km.[8]

See also

References
  1. "Vikram-S launch Highlight | Skyroot aces maiden launch of India's first privately made rocket". India Today. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  2. "Vikram-S rocket launch Live Updates: India's first private rocket blasts off successfully". The Indian Express. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  3. Kandavel, Sangeetha (18 November 2022). "Vikram-S, India's first private rocket, lifts off from ISRO spaceport". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  4. "India's first privately built rocket, Vikram-S, launched by ISRO". Hindustan Times. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  5. Bhandari, Shashwat (18 November 2022). "India's first private rocket Vikram-S, carrying 3 payloads, lifts off from Sriharikota | WATCH". indiatvnews.com.
  6. "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.
  7. ""New Dawn": Launch of India's First Private Rocket, Vikram-S, Successful". NDTV.com. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  8. "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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