Vikram S Launch highlights: ISRO successfully launches India's first private rocket

ISRO congratulates Skyroot on the Successful launch of Vikram S Rocket

With the successful launch of the country's first privately developed rocket- the Vikram S- rocket, India took a giant step forward in its private space sector. Under the mission, "Prarambh" India's private space sector achieved a huge milestone with the launch of the Vikram S- rocket developed by aerospace startup Skyroot as it marked the much-awaited beginning for the private players in the Indian space sector.

“We made history today by launching India’s first private rocket. It is a symbol of new India, and just the #Prarambh of a great future.” Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-Founder Skyroot Aerospace. Keep watching https://t.co/p2DOuRFiIA#Prarambh #OpeningSpaceForAll

— Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) November 18, 2022

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram S rocket launched successfully

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram S soared to the sky from Shrihari Kota in Andhra Pradesh today. Under mission 'Prarambh' India's private space sector took a giant leap with ISRO and made history with launch of first private Indian rocket.

Launched! Vikram-S makes history as the first private rocket of India to grace the skies. We thank you all for being with us for this momentous occasion. More details of flight to follow. Keep watching https://t.co/p2DOuRFiIA#Prarambh #OpeningSpaceForAll pic.twitter.com/jm4u6mJhsL

— Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) November 18, 2022

ISRO confirms clear launch of Vikram S Rocket

Mission Prarambh is successfully accomplished.

Congratulations @SkyrootA
Congratulations India! @INSPACeIND pic.twitter.com/PhRF9n5Mh4

— ISRO (@isro) November 18, 2022

Vikram S Launch: Splash down soon in Bay of Bengal

Launched! Vikram-S makes history as the first private rocket of India to grace the skies. We thank you all for being with us for this momentous occasion. More details of flight to follow. Keep watching https://t.co/p2DOuRFiIA#Prarambh #OpeningSpaceForAll pic.twitter.com/jm4u6mJhsL

— Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) November 18, 2022

Vikram S Rocket Launch 

With Start Up Team "Skyroot Aerospace" at Sriharikota, minutes before the launch of the first-ever private Rocket, Vikram-S, named after Vikram Sarabhai, the founding father of India's Space program: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

Vikram S Rocket Launch

Skyroots's Vikram S is made up of carbon fiber and is capable to attain hypersonic speed and has 3-D printed solid thruster for the spin ability

Vikram S Rocket Launch 

Mission set. Happy to announce the authorization received from IN-SPACe yesterday for 18 November ’22, 11:30 AM, after final checks on readiness and weather. Here’s our #Prarambh mission brochure for you. Watch this space for the launch live link.#OpeningSpaceForAll pic.twitter.com/IKAYeYKAYp

— Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) November 17, 2022

ISRO Vikram S Rocket Launch LIVE- Where to WATCH

The launching of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram S Rocket can be seen live on its official Youtube channel or click here for a live link

With the big day looming large, here it is! Catch a glimpse of Vikram-S rocket integrated to the launcher. You can watch the action unfolding live on our YouTube link https://t.co/p2DOuRFiIA. #Prarambh #OpeningSpaceForAll pic.twitter.com/kjmkHZuV8c

— Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) November 17, 2022

Vikram s Rocket Launch Live

Skyroot Aerospace's Viram S rocket is being launched under the Mission titled 'Prarambh' (the beginning) as it is a "giant leap private space sector in India" according to  Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre Chairman Pawan Goenka.

"This is a giant leap for the private space sector in India. Congratulations to Skyroot for becoming the first Indian company to be authorised for launching a rocket," Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre Chairman Pawan Goenka said.

ISRO Vikram S Launch: All about Skyroots's rocket

According to the Skyroot functionary, the Vikram S rocket is six-meter tall and is one of the world's first few all-composite rockets that has 3-D printed solid thrusters for spin stability of the launch vehicle. The launch of the rocket is expected to demonstrate flight proving of avionics systems in Vikram series like telemetry, tracking, inertial measurement, Global Positioning System, on-board camera, data acquisition and power systems.

Vikram S Rocket Launch Today

ISRO will launch India's first privately developed rocket- Vikram S today at from its spaceport here, about 115 km from Chennai. The lift off of the first Vikram-S rocket has been scheduled at 11.30 am with clear weather paving the way for the launch as against the earlier planned November 15.