Vikram-S Rocket: A Discussion with Skyroot Aerospace

Explore the groundbreaking achievements of Skyroot Aerospace, India's first privately held rocket company to successfully complete a launch campaign, in this engaging space forum. Join NSS Board of Directors Member Madhu Thangavelu as he leads a discussion with Sireesh Pallikonda, Business Development Lead for Skyroot Aerospace. Delve into the company's journey from inception in 2018 to its successful maiden launch of the Vikram-S rocket on November 18th, 2022. Discover the inspiration behind Skyroot's creation, the challenges faced during development, and the innovative approaches that led to their success. Learn about India's thriving space program and the government's efforts to encourage private sector involvement. Gain insights into Skyroot's mission to make space accessible to all and their plans for developing high-performance launchers for both domestic and global customers. This informative discussion showcases the international nature of space exploration, development, and settlement, offering a glimpse into the future of India's space industry.

NSS Space Forum - Vikram-S Rocket: A Discussion with the SKYROOT Staff