Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Skyroot Successfully Tests KALAM 1200 Rocket Motor at Sriharikota
Skyroot Aerospace tested a big rocket motor called KALAM 1200, which is the first part of their Vikram-1 rocket.
This motor will help launch small satellites.
The test happened at a space center in India and was a success.
The motor is long like a small building.
This test was to see if the motor works well, and it's a big step forward.
Skyroot Aerospace successfully tested the KALAM 1200 solid rocket motor.
The test occurred at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The KALAM 1200 is the first stage of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle.
The motor is 11-meters long, with a 1.7-meter diameter and uses 30 tonnes of solid propellant.
ISRO provided design inputs and supervised the test, calling it a major milestone.
- Who
- Skyroot Aerospace conducted the test under the supervision of ISRO.
- What
- Skyroot Aerospace tested the KALAM 1200 solid rocket motor, the first stage of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle.
- When
- The test was conducted on Friday at 9:05 AM.
- Where
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, India.
- Why
- To validate the performance of the rocket motor and as a major milestone in the development of the Vikram-1.
- Rocket Motor Name
- KALAM 1200
- Rocket Name
- Vikram-1
- Test Location
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- Test Date
- Friday
- Motor Length
- 11 meters
- Motor Diameter
- 1.7 meters
- Propellant
- 30 tonnes of solid propellant
Sources
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ISRO Announces Successful Static Test Of Skyroot's KALAM 1200 Rocket Motor