Vikram-1 Mission Aagaman: Skyroot’s Six-Payload Launch
Why in the news
Private launch firm Skyroot Aerospace revealed what Vikram-1 will carry on its Mission Aagaman flight, which is seen as another step forward for private players in Indian space.
Key facts
- Company: Skyroot Aerospace; rocket: Vikram-1; mission: Aagaman.
- Spaceport: Sriharikota.
- Total payloads: six, mixing demonstration hardware and commemorative items.
- Space-debris payload: a robotic arm meant for work on orbital debris.
Payload line-up
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology demonstrations | Experimental hardware flown to test concepts |
| Debris technology | Robotic arm for space debris |
| Satellite | One CubeSat |
| Commemorative | Items featuring C.V. Raman, Vikram Sarabhai and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
Exam angle
- Rocket and company pair: Vikram-1 and Skyroot Aerospace.
- Mission name to remember: Aagaman.
- Three scientists featured: Raman, Sarabhai and Kalam.