India Unveils Skyroot Vikram-I Rocket
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Nov 27, 2025 · Last updated Nov 27, 2025
The unveiling of Jag Vikram and the new Infinity Campus by Skyroot Aerospace signifies a major advancement in India's private space sector, potentially boosting the small-satellite launch market and positioning India as a competitive manufacturing and services hub. This development is expected to reduce barriers for businesses in various sectors by enabling faster and more affordable satellite deployment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad and unveiled the Jag Vikram orbital rocket. This event marks a significant milestone for India's private space sector, with Skyroot Aerospace, co-founded by Pawan Chandana and Bharath Daka, showcasing its capabilities to produce one orbital rocket per month. The Jag Vikram, named after Vikram Sarabhai, is India's first private commercial rocket capable of placing satellites into orbit, with a payload capacity of up to 300 kg into low Earth orbit. It features an all-carbon-fiber body, multi-stage design, and 3D-printed liquid engines, aiming for rapid assembly and launch within 24-72 hours. The development is expected to enhance India's position in the global satellite launch ecosystem and support various downstream industries.
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