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Nikkei Asia
18-07-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
India's 1st private orbital rocket launch on track: Skyroot CEO
A model of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket is displayed at the space startup's campus in Hyderabad, India. (Photo by Skyroot Aerospace) NEETA LAL NEW DELHI -- Pioneering Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace is on track for India's first private orbital rocket launch later this year, co-founder and CEO Pawan Chandana told Nikkei Asia, as the country emerges as a major player in the space industry. Tests on mission-critical systems for the Vikram-1 rocket, such as the separation of expended fuel stages and the protective nose cone around the payload, have been successfully completed, Chandana said. The Skyroot team has also completed tests of the fairing separation system.
India.com
28-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
India to earn more money as tensions rise in the world due to...., can become next US because...
India to earn more money as tensions rise in the world due to...., can become next US because... It is sad but true that in trying times like these when the world is witnessing two wars, Russia-Ukraine and Iran Israel, India has a scope to be rich. It is said that US that during the Second World War earned a lot of money by selling weapons to the Axis countries and the Allies. Now India is also getting a similar opportunity. In order to keep an eye on each other, countries need satellites and this need of theirs can be fulfilled by India's private space companies which have started getting orders from many countries of the world including Australia, Norway, Hungary, Poland and countries of West Asia. How can Indian companies benefit? According to a report in Mint, many countries of the world are working together with Indian companies. These include Alpha Design, which has investment from Adani Defense and Aerospace. Most of these include countries that do not have their own satellite program. But due to rapidly changing geopolitical equations and global tensions, they need to keep an eye on enemy activities from space and as India has good relations with many countries, Indian companies are to be benefitted. What is the worth of Indian contracts? Experts say that the US giants Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northorp Grumman, which make reconnaissance satellites, are focusing on big contracts. Indian companies are getting contracts worth 5 to 25 million dollars. Private sector participation in India's space sector is increasing rapidly. Since the establishment of IN-SPACe in the year 2020, the role of private companies in space has increased significantly. Who are getting orders? Bengaluru's Anant Technologies and Digantara have got contracts from Australia. These companies want to put their satellites in space and share the data obtained from them with other countries. Chennai-based company GalaxEye Space has announced the launch of its first surveillance recent years, many startup companies have emerged in the space sector. These include Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, Pixel Bellatrix Aerospace and Dhruvra Space. Skyroot Aerospace launched the country's first private rocket Vikram-S. This company is developing launch vehicles of the Vikram series. The company's target is to launch satellites at a very low cost.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Skyroot Aerospace, Axiom Space team up to advance space exploration
HYDERABAD: On a day Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission finally launched, carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts to space, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace and US-based Axiom Space said they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing space exploration, particularly enhancing access to low earth orbit (LEO). Axiom Space will explore utilising Skyroot's capabilities for sending groundbreaking research payloads, orbital data center nodes, and other future missions to its under-construction Axiom Station as well as independently to LEO, the two players said in a joint statement. The two companies will collaborate to cater to not just the Indian market but also international markets. Skyroot Aerospace, which was the first private player in South Asia to successfully send a rocket to space with Vikram-S sub-orbital launch vehicle in November 2022, is gearing up to send its first orbital rocket – Vikram-1 -- into space later this year. On Wednesday, Axiom Space launched Ax-4, marking India's second shot at human spaceflight and the country's first mission on board the International Space Station (ISS). The mission is also being seen as foundational for the construction and operation of its Axiom Station as the company tries to develop a diverse global supply chain through partnerships with companies like Skyroot Aerospace. 'Enabling greater and equitable access to space, be it for research institutes, startups, or national agencies, is the guiding mantra at Skyroot,' said Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder and CEO, Skyroot Aerospace. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'As we begin realizing this vision with the upcoming maiden launch of Vikram-1, the partnership with Axiom Space builds an opportunity to explore integrated launch and orbital solutions that will shape humanity's future in space,' Chandana added. Axiom Space CEO Tejpaul Bhatia said: 'Since the day I visited Skyroot's facility two years ago, I knew our companies had to work together to define humanity's future in space. With our shared vision to transform access to space, we look forward to collaborating with Skyroot to serve the growing space ecosystem in India and globally.'
India Today
11-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Skyroot completes fairing separation test, preps for Vikram-1 launch
Skyroot Aerospace, India's leading private space startup, has achieved a significant milestone in its quest to launch Vikram-1, the nation's first privately developed orbital company announced the successful completion of the payload fairing (PLF) separation test, a critical step that brings Vikram-1 closer to its scheduled payload fairing is a protective shell that shields satellites from the intense aerodynamic forces and heat during the rocket's ascent through Earth's payload fairing (PLF) shields satellites from atmospheric fury during a rocket's ascent. But once we hit the vacuum of space, this massive structure must execute a flawless separation as Vikram-1 continues its journey to countless iterations and tireless Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) June 10, 2025advertisement However, once the rocket reaches the vacuum of space, this bulky structure must separate flawlessly to allow the satellite payload to continue its journey to orbit. Any malfunction during this separation could jeopardize the numerous design iterations, rigorous simulations, and extensive testing, Skyroot's engineering team validated the PLF separation mechanism, confirming its readiness for flight. The company expressed immense pride in this achievement, emphasizing the dedication and tireless efforts of its team members who worked relentlessly to perfect the payload fairing separation is a complex and vital operation, and its flawless execution is crucial for the success of Vikram-1. With this validation, Skyroot is one step closer to delivering reliable and cost-effective space access for India's burgeoning satellite is designed to carry small satellites into low Earth orbit, catering to a growing demand for affordable launch services. The rocket's development represents a significant leap forward for India's private space sector, aiming to complement government-led missions and foster a competitive commercial space the PLF separation test successfully behind them, Skyroot Aerospace is now focused on final preparations for the Vikram-1 launch, anticipated later this year. Must Watch
India Today
27-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Video: Skyroot tests retro engine of Vikram-1 that will trigger stage separation
Skyroot Aerospace has successfully completed the developmental tests of the Vikram-1 rocket's retro motors as it steps closer to India's first privately built orbital rocket Hyderabad-based startup announced that all six firings of these retro engines met their target thrust and differential delay specifications, ensuring a smooth and reliable separation of the rocket's first stage during retro motors, the smallest solid propulsion units on the Vikram-1, play a crucial role in the vehicle's multi-stage retro motors successfully completed the developmental tests! The smallest solid motors on the vehicle they're vital for clean separation of Stage 1. Six firings confirm they are hitting all target thrust and differential delay specs for a smooth jettison. Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) May 27, 2025advertisement During ascent, these motors fire to decelerate the spent first stage, enabling a clean jettison and minimizing the risk of collision or debris between stages. This stage separation is a critical maneuver in any multi-stage rocket, directly impacting mission reliability and the safety of payload recent tests, conducted as part of a broader series of qualification campaigns, included six successful static firings. Each test validated the motors' ability to deliver precise thrust and timing, both vital for ensuring that the first stage separates cleanly from the rest of the company emphasised that these results mark a major step forward in preparing the Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital flight, expected later this year."In that critical window, precision takes over: four jettison motors start firing in perfect sync within milliseconds, delivering nearly 10 tons of retro thrust for about a second to counter residual force and cleanly push Stage-1 toward Earth, avoiding collision with Stage-2. This precise maneuver minimizes the no-control zone, ensuring a smooth transition before Stage-2 ignites and takes command of the mission," Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace Vikram-1, designed to deliver up to 480 kg to low Earth orbit, features three solid propulsion stages and advanced systems for stage separation and trajectory control. With the retro motors now flight-proven, Skyroot is one step closer to joining the ranks of private companies capable of launching satellites into orbit—a landmark for India's burgeoning private space Watch
