SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 54

SSC MTS - 12 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q54

"Vikram-S" India's first ever private launch vehicle has been developed by _____.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 1: Skyroot Aerospace

 

Explanation:

Vikram-S is India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, created by Skyroot Aerospace. It was launched in 2022 and marks a significant milestone in India’s private space sector. It is named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space program.

 

Additional Facts:

Option 2: Agnikul Cosmos is also a private space company but did not develop Vikram-S.

Option 3: Bellatrix Aerospace works on space propulsion systems.

Option 4: Pixxel focuses on Earth observation satellites.

 

Probable Exam Questions:

Q: When was Vikram-S launched?

A: 2022

Q: Skyroot Aerospace belongs to which sector?

A: Space technology

Q: What is India’s space agency?

A: ISRO

Q: Where is ISRO headquarters located?

A: Bengaluru