Which private firm launched India's first private rocket, Vikram-S?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Skyroot Aerospace.
Explanation:
☛ India's first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S, was launched by the space-tech startup Skyroot Aerospace.
☛ The launch took place on 18 November 2022 from ISRO's launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
☛ This historic mission was named 'Mission Prarambh' (The Beginning), marking India's entry into commercial private space missions.
☛ Vikram-S is a single-stage, sub-orbital composite rocket powered by a solid-propulsion engine called Kalam-80.
☛ The rocket series is named in honor of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, widely regarded as the father of the Indian space program.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Skyroot Aerospace: A Hyderabad-based aerospace company founded by former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Bharath Daka in 2018.
☛ Agnikul Cosmos: A Chennai-based private space startup that developed India's first 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD.
☛ IN-SPACe: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre operates as a single-window autonomous agency under the Department of Space to facilitate private sector participation.
☛ Skyroot Aerospace became the first Indian private company to sign a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ISRO.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Who is known as the father of the Indian space program? → Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
☛ What was the maiden mission of the Vikram-S rocket called? → Mission Prarambh
☛ Where is the headquarters of Skyroot Aerospace located? → Hyderabad, Telangana
☛ Which agency regulates and authorizes private space activities in India? → IN-SPACe
☛ From which spaceport was the Vikram-S rocket launched? → Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota)