Vikram-I Rocket

Vikram-1 Rocket Latest News

India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket is all set for its maiden launch. 

About Vikram-1 Rocket

• It is India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket.
• It is developed by Skyroot Aerospace.

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Features of Vikram-1 Rocket

• Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage orbital launch vehicle.
• Stages: It has four stages and the first three stages are solid-fuelled, providing robust initial thrust, topped by a hypergolic liquid upper stage for precise orbital adjustments.
  • Stage 4 uses a cluster of four Raman engines. These are hypergolic engines, (meaning they ignite instantly when two chemicals, MMH fuel and NTO oxidiser, come into contact).
• It is built with an all-carbon composite structure, and powered by in-house developed propulsion systems, including 3D-printed engines and high-thrust solid-fuel rocket boosters.
• Carrying Capacity: It is designed to carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 260 kg into a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).
• Design: The design emphasises simplicity, reliability, and the ability to launch within 24 hours from any location.
• It is built to target the small-satellite segment and is capable of placing multiple satellites into orbit in a single mission.
• Innovation: Other key innovations include, ultra-low-shock pneumatic separation systems, and advanced avionics for real-time guidance

Source: TH