Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Skyroot Aerospace Plans Reusable Rocket
Skyroot Aerospace, a company based in Hyderabad, India, has successfully launched its first rocket, Vikram-1, into orbit.
Now, they are planning to build a much bigger reusable rocket for the future.
The company's CEO, Pawan Kumar Chandana, said that reusable rockets make sense for larger and more expensive missions.
For now, they are focusing on their current rocket, Vikram-1, which is designed to be used once.
They plan to launch another Vikram-1 rocket later this year and are analyzing data from the first launch to make any necessary improvements.
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket.
The company is planning to develop a reusable rocket for future missions.
Vikram-1 is designed as an expendable rocket to cater to specific market needs.
Skyroot aims to launch another Vikram-1 rocket later this year.
The company expects 70-80% of future demand to come from international customers.
- Who
- Skyroot Aerospace
- What
- Plans to develop a reusable rocket
- When
- In a few years
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To cater to larger scales and commercial viability
Focus on Expendable Rockets
Investment in Reusable Rockets
Immediate Market Focus
Focus on Expendable Rockets
Skyroot is currently focusing on expendable rockets like Vikram-1 to cater to specific market needs.
Investment in Reusable Rockets
Skyroot is investing in reusable rockets for future commercial viability and larger scales.
- Company
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Founder
- Pawan Kumar Chandana
- First Rocket
- Vikram-1
- Next Rocket
- Reusable rocket (name not specified)
- Target Market
- International customers
- Next Mission
- Later this year