Skyroot Vikram-1: India’s First Private Orbital Rocket
Why in the news
Space startup Skyroot Aerospace revealed Vikram-1, a first for India’s private space sector, and its new campus was opened by the Prime Minister through a virtual event.
Key facts
- Company: Skyroot Aerospace, based in Hyderabad.
- Rocket: Vikram-1, India’s first private commercial orbital rocket.
- Capability: placing satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
- Facility: the Infinity campus, covering 2 lakh sq ft, inaugurated virtually by PM Modi.
Exam angle
- Startup behind Vikram-1: Skyroot Aerospace.
- Orbit targeted: Low Earth Orbit.
- Campus name: Infinity.