Skyroot Aerospace shipped the first Vikram-1 rocket from its headquarters to the launch site in April. Credit: Skyroot Aerospace
TOKYO — Indian launch startup Skyroot Aerospace is preparing for its first orbital launch attempt as soon as July 12, with plans to quickly scale up to monthly launches.
Skyroot announced July 2 its Vikram-1 rocket was on the pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India’s main launch site. The launch of the rocket is scheduled for a window that opens July 12 and runs through Aug. 4.
The mission, called Aagaman by the company, is primarily a test flight of the rocket, the first privately developed orbital launch vehicle in India. It is carrying several cubesats and hosted payloads from domestic and international customers. The launch is targeting an orbit at an altitude of 450 kilometers and an inclination of 60 degrees.
Skyroot Aerospace’s first Vikram-1 rocket on the pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Credit: Skyroot Aerospace
