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Developing and launching cost-effective, reliable small lift launch vehicles

Summary

A new solution provides cost-effective, reliable small-lift launch vehicles (Vikram series) for small satellites. It uses rapid assembly and 3D-printed engines to reduce costs and aims for its first orbital launch in 2025. To address the high cost and limited access to space for small satellite operators, a new solution develops and launches cost-effective, reliable small-lift launch vehicles (Vikram series). These rockets feature rapid assembly, modular design, and utilize 3D-printed engines, significantly reducing both time and cost to orbit. As the first Indian private company to launch a suborbital rocket (Vikram-S), it has successfully raised over $95.5M in funding and plans for its Vikram-1 orbital launch in 2025.

Problem

High cost and limited access to space for small satellite operator

Impact

First Indian private company to launch a suborbital rocket (Vikram-S); raised $95.5M+ in funding; plans for Vikram-1 orbital launch in 2025

Partners

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) , Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) , Mayfield India , Pi Ventures , Speciale Invest , Artha Venture Fund & Artha Select Fund , Rocketship.vc , AUM Ventures