Last mentioned: Mar 4, 2026
Vikram-1 Debut
Target window for the first orbital launch attempt from Sriharikota.
Unicorn Funding Pursuit
Reports emerge of a $200 million raise at a $1 billion valuation target.
Engine Testing
Successful flight qualification of the Dhawan-II 3D-printed cryogenic engine.
Prarambh Mission
Skyroot successfully launches Vikram-S, India's first private suborbital rocket.
Vikram-S Launch
Skyroot successfully launches India's first privately built rocket.
Space Sector Reforms
Indian government opens the space sector to private participation.
Skyroot Aerospace is finalizing preparations for the inaugural orbital flight of its Vikram-1 rocket, scheduled for April 2026. This mission marks a critical transition for India’s space sector as it moves from government-led initiatives to a commercially competitive private launch market.
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is reportedly seeking to raise between $150 million and $200 million in a new funding round. The capital injection, advised by Kotak Mahindra Capital, aims to value the company at $1 billion, potentially making it India's first space-technology unicorn.
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