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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. |
