Vikram S
Vikram-S sub-orbital rocket. | |
| Function | Sounding rocket |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Skyroot Aerospace |
| Country of origin | India |
| Size | |
| Height | Vikram S: 6 m (20 ft) |
| Diameter | 0.37 m (1 ft 3 in) |
| Mass | 545 kg (1,202 lb) |
| Stages | 1 |
| Associated rockets | |
| Comparable | Rohini, Black Brant IX, Agnibaan SOrTeD |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Future Unknown |
| Launch sites | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Total launches | 1 |
| Success(es) | 1 |
| First flight | 18 November 2022 |
| Sustainer stage (Vikram S) | |
| Powered by | Kalam 80 |
| Maximum thrust | 70 kN (16,000 lbf) |
| Propellant | Solid |
Vikram-S is India's first privately built 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.