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  • Mar 29, 2024
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SKYROOT AEROSPACE OF VIKRAM-1 LAUNCH SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRES STAGE-2 VEHICLE IN A.P.’S SRIHARIKOTA:

Why in the news?

Skyroot Aerospace test-fires stage-2 (Kalam-250) of Vikram-1 launch vehicle, a milestone towards India’s first private orbital rocket launch.

source:indiascience

About the Skyroot Aerospace Test-Fires Stage-2 of Vikram-1 Launch Vehicle:

  • Successful Test-Firing:
    • Skyroot Aerospace conducts a successful test-firing of stage-2
    • (Kalam-250) of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle.
    • Test conducted at ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Significance of Stage-2:

  • Stage-2 (Kalam-250) is crucial for propelling the rocket through Earth’s atmosphere and into space during the launch.
  • It plays a vital role in the ascent phase of the launch vehicle.
About Vikram 1 Rocket:

●   Vikram-1 rocket named after Vikram Sarabhai, India’s space pioneer.

●   Multi-stage launch vehicle by Skyroot Aerospace.

●   Can carry up to 300 kg payloads to low-earth orbit.

●   Utilises an all-carbon-fibre body, enabling multiple satellite launches.

●   Solid-fuel design allows quick assembly and launch within 24 hours from any site.

Key Achievements:

●   Vikram-1 launch marks India’s first private orbital rocket launch, a significant milestone for the country’s space sector.

●   Previous suborbital launch of Vikram-S by Skyroot Aerospace in November 2022 paved the way for this achievement.