Key milestones for Skyroot's Vikram-1 and Mission Aagaman
Vikram-1 is set to become India’s inaugural orbital rocket developed by a private firm and the first orbital mission led by a startup. It stands out as the first orbital launch vehicle built entirely from carbon composites, featuring an engine that is fully 3D-printed. The rocket incorporates the longest single-piece carbon composite stage, utilizes a unique ultra-low-shock separation mechanism, and will conduct a private demonstration of debris removal. Its payload includes a micro art project, a lab-created diamond, and a message from the Prime Minister intended for space.