20-05-2025
Skyroot successfully tests stage separation, moves closer to Vikram-1 launch
Skyroot Aerospace has successfully conducted the crucial stage separation test using its in-house developed ultra-low shock pneumatic separation system. This brings the company a step closer to gettin ready for the launch of the privately developed Vikram-1 test, which verified the smooth and reliable separation of Stage 2 from Stage 3, marks a significant step forward for India's first privately designed and developed orbital-class launch pneumatic separation system, engineered to minimise mechanical shock during the separation process, performed flawlessly, ensuring the integrity of both rocket stages and technology is critical for the safe deployment of sensitive satellite payloads and enhances the reliability of Vikram-1's multi-stage architecture. The successful test boosts confidence as Skyroot prepares for the rocket's maiden orbital flight, expected later this separation, smooth execution!Our team just nailed the stage separation test of Vikram-1. The ultra-low shock pneumatic separation system we developed in-house worked like a charm, smoothly separating Stage 2 from Stage 3 — in another boost to our journey to orbit! Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) May 20, 2025Earlier, Skyroot's Raman Mini thrusters, designed to provide precise pitch and yaw control during flight, had also cleared their flight qualification 50N thrusters, made from high-performance alloys and featuring 3D-printed coaxial swirl injectors, demonstrated robust and consistent performance across all qualification complete, the thrusters are now ready for integration into Vikram-1's Orbital Adjustment Module, where they will play a vital role in fine-tuning the rocket's trajectory and ensuring accurate satellite part of the Vikram series named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, is designed to deliver up to 480 kg to low Earth orbit and 290 kg to sun-synchronous polar orbit, offering rapid assembly and launch capabilities from minimal mini to the max! Raman Mini thrusters for Vikram-1 came out all chambers blazing during the flight qualification. With the performance now proven, these 50N thrusters are ready to be integrated into the vehicle's Orbital Adjustment Module, and provide pitch/yaw control Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) May 14, 2025Its architecture features three solid propulsion stages and a liquid-fueled fourth stage powered by Raman engines, enabling multi-orbit insertion and cost-effective access to recent successes shows the rapid progress of India's private space sector and its growing ability to compete globally in small satellite launch the stage separation system and Raman Mini thrusters now flight-proven, Vikram-1 is on track to launch into space with customer Watch
