Which Hyderabad-based startup is preparing to launch Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket?

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The correct answer is Option B: Skyroot Aerospace. Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace is preparing to launch Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket. Vikram-1 marks a significant step in India’s commercial space ecosystem and private satellite launch sector. Skyroot Aerospace was founded in 2018 by former ISRO engineers Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka. Vikram-1 is a seven-storey launch vehicle, approximately 75 feet tall, carrying satellites up to 300 kg into orbit. The rocket is part of the Vikram series and named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme. Vikram-1 features an all-carbon composite structure and advanced propulsion systems. The three stages—Kalam-1200, Kalam-250, and Kalam-125—use solid propellants; the upper orbit adjustment module uses a 3D-printed liquid engine called Raman-2. The rocket is being integrated and tested at Skyroot’s Max-Q headquarters in Hyderabad. The initial launch is expected from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Skyroot focuses on dedicated small satellite launches, providing customised orbital placements. The startup compares its service to a “space cab” for precise satellite deployment rather than aggregated launches. Advanced carbon fibre and additive manufacturing technologies are used to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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Which Hyderabad-based startup is preparing to launch Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket?

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