Provide low-cost, rapid access to orbit for smallsats and serve India's growing space industry.
Reached 450 km orbit July 18, 2026. Second flight planned for 2026.
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Three solid-fuel stages provide the initial thrust and sustain acceleration through the lower atmosphere.
The fourth stage uses liquid fuel for controlled, precise maneuvering to reach target orbits and deploy payloads.
All-carbon composite construction reduces mass, allowing more payload relative to launch weight.
| Spec | Vikram-1 |
|---|---|
| Height | 20 mR (reported) |
| Diameter | 1.7 mR (reported) |
| Payload to LEO | 350 kgR (reported) |
| Upgraded variant payload | 550 kgR (reported) |
| Launch cost | $2-3 millionE (estimated) |
R reported by the company · E our estimate
| Spec | Vikram-1 | LandSpace Zhuque-3 | ArianeGroup / Arianespace Ariane 6 | CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.) Long March 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 20 mR (reported) | 76.6 mR (reported) | 93 mR (reported) | 92.5 mR (reported) |
| Diameter | 1.7 mR (reported) | 4.5 mR (reported) | 5.4 mR (reported) | 5 mR (reported) |
R reported by the company · E our estimate
Skyroot Aerospace
Vikram-1 orbital rocket, Indian launch
Skyroot Aerospace is an Indian private launch company founded by former ISRO scientists. Vikram-1 reached 450 km orbit on July 18, 2026, positioning India among a select group of nations with private orbital launch capability.
