P. S. Veeraraghavan

Skyroot Aerospace completes Series A funding to become the most affordable on-demand ride to space on the planet

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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The funding will be used to acquire new talent and complete the development of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will be used to acquire new talent and complete the development of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle.
  • This disruptive cost efficiency gives their international customers a cheaper and unique option for on-demand and dedicated payloads.
  • Its core product, Vikram series named after the pioneer of India's space program Dr. Vikram Sarabhai has three rockets in development to launch small satellites.
  • Founded by former scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Skyroot Aerospace is an national award-winning startup developing India's first privately built space launch vehicles.