Last mentioned: Mar 4, 2026
Vikram-1 Debut
Target window for the first orbital launch attempt from Sriharikota.
Unicorn Funding Pursuit
Reports emerge of a $200M raise to achieve a $1B valuation and scale orbital missions.
Series C Funding
Raised $51 million led by GIC to scale up launch vehicle development.
Engine Testing
Successful flight qualification of the Dhawan-II 3D-printed cryogenic engine.
Vikram-S Launch
Successfully launched India's first privately developed rocket into sub-orbital space.
Prarambh Mission
Skyroot successfully launches Vikram-S, India's first private suborbital rocket.
Company Founded
Skyroot Aerospace founded by former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka.
Skyroot Aerospace is finalizing preparations for the inaugural orbital flight of its Vikram-1 rocket, scheduled for April 2026. This mission marks a critical transition for India’s space sector as it moves from government-led initiatives to a commercially competitive private launch market.
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is seeking to raise between $150 million and $200 million to accelerate its commercial launch capabilities and global expansion. The funding round, which could value the company at nearly $1 billion, would cement Skyroot's position as the leader in India's rapidly maturing private space sector.