Skyroot Aerospace manufactures launch vehicles, including the Vikram series, utilizing solid and cryogenic propulsion technologies to provide reliable and cost-effective access to space. The company addresses the high costs and limited availability of satellite launch services, enabling regular and on-demand spaceflight for various payloads.
Funding
$98.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The high cost and limited availability of satellite launch services restrict access to space, hindering regular and on-demand spaceflight opportunities for various payload types. Current launch solutions often lack the flexibility to meet diverse orbital requirements and payload sizes, creating a need for more versatile and affordable options.
Solution
Skyroot Aerospace manufactures the Vikram series of launch vehicles, designed to provide reliable and cost-effective access to space. These vehicles utilize both solid and cryogenic propulsion technologies to deliver payloads to a variety of orbital inclinations and altitudes. The Vikram series offers a range of payload capacities, enabling regular and on-demand spaceflight for diverse mission profiles. Skyroot aims to open space access to a broader range of customers by offering affordable and adaptable launch solutions.
Target Audience
The primary customers are satellite operators, space agencies, and research organizations seeking affordable and reliable launch services for small to medium-sized payloads.
Features
- Vikram series of launch vehicles with varying payload capacities: Vikram S (80 kg to 100 km), Vikram I (480 kg to 500 km LEO), Vikram II (595 kg to 500 km LEO), and Vikram III (815 kg to 500 km LEO).
- Capability to meet a wide range of orbital inclinations and altitudes.
- Utilizes both solid and cryogenic propulsion technologies.
- Stage 2 of Vikram-1 utilizes additive manufacturing techniques.