Space Vikram-1 Rocket Context : The hardware for ‘Vikram-1’, India’s first private rocket developed by Skyroot Aerospace, has been dispatched from Telangana for its upcoming space launch. About the Vikram-1 Rocket Vikram-I is India’s first private orbital launch vehicle developed by the Hyderabad-based company, Skyroot Aerospace. Its maiden orbital launch is targeted for early 2026. It is named in honor of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer of the Indian space program. It is designed for the small satellite launch market, aiming to provide rapid and affordable access to space. It is designed to launch satellites weighing up to 350 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Low Earth Orbit is located at an altitude of 160 to 2,000 km from the Earth's surface. The deployment of satellites into this orbit has significantly increased in recent years.
