Vikram I is equipped to carry payloads weighing up to 480 kilograms to a low inclination orbit at 500 kilometers.
Space Kidz India's payload, FunSAT, consisted of 80 experiments conducted by 160 students from India, the United States, Indonesia, and other countries.
Mission Prarambh, a momentous day for Indian space ecosystem, was all of substance and not of show and rightly so
ISRO's Vikram-S, India's first privately-built rocket, was launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The rocket has been developed by Skyroot Aerospace, a 4-year-old startup. 'Mission Prarambh' marks a major milestone in India's space journey - the space sector was opened to private players by the Centre in 2020. So, India's Space-X moment is finally here! What's next for India's growing prowess in space race? Watch the video to know more!
Private rocket launch India: Moments after the successful launch of India's first privately-built rocket, Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Chandana speaks to Moneycontrol, says it looks like it was a 'perfect launch'. Chandana explains how Vikram-S launch will bolster preparations for the launch of the Vikram-1 rocket next year, and what this means for India's private space industry. He also tells us which sector will benefit the most from these launches - Watch!
"It will take a few launches to become profitable. We expect to do enough launches within a year or two after the first one to become sustainable and profitable," Chandana said.
Developed by Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-S carries three satellites, including FunSat, parts of which have been developed by school students
The maiden mission of Skyroot Aerospace, named 'Prarambh' (the beginning), will carry payloads of two Indian and one foreign customers and is set for launch from the Indian Space Research Organisation's launchpad at Sriharikota.
Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace is eyeing a window between November 12 and 16 for the launch of India's first privately-developed rocket, Vikram-S.