Vikram-S

Vikram-S is India's first privately built suborbital rocket. Its maiden flight lifted on 18 November 2022 at 11 A.M. from Sounding Rocket Complex, Sriharikota. The rocket was designed and developed by Skyroot Aerospace.

History

Vikram-S, India's first privately built rocket was launched on 18 November 2022 by Skyroot Aerospace from Sriharikota. The first mission of the rocket launch has been designated as 'Prarambh', meaning beginning. As a tribute the rocket has been named after Vikram Sarabhai, who is considered as the father of India's space programme.

Rocket

Vikram-S rocket is developed by Skyroot Aerospace and the launch was assisted by ISRO and the Indian [National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre]. The rocket reached an apogee of 89.5km.

Launch history