Skyroot Aerospace - Updates & Activities

[Srinivas_K]

Currently biggest investor in Skyroot with USD 51million is the Government of Singapore investment Corporation (GIC). It is all controlled by foreign entities which is not good.

The money from India goes to singapore, takes a U turn and comes back to India.

 

[AnantS]

The money from India goes to singapore, takes a U turn and comes back to India.

Not if its Government Backed Investment.

 

[Srinivas_K]

Not if its Government Backed Investment.

It is a private investment funded and some of the investments of India are in singapore.

 

[AnantS]

It is a private investment funded and some of the investments of India are in singapore.

Biggest investor is Government of Singapore Entity: Government of Singapore investment Corporation (GIC).

 

[Swesh]

Biggest investor is Government of Singapore Entity: Government of Singapore investment Corporation (GIC).

Take it like that if anything goes wrong with government that investment will be gone

 

[Indx TechStyle]

ISRO to make history with maiden private rocket launch: Jitendra Singh

Jitendra Singh, Union minister of state for science and technology.

• Singh will be present at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh to witness the maiden private launch of Vikram-suborbital rocket

NEW DELHI :Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will make history on Friday when it launches first-ever private rocket, said Union Minister of state for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday.

Singh will be present at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh to witness the maiden private launch of Vikram-suborbital (VKS) rocket.

In a statement issued to the media ahead of the launch the minister said that this will be a major milestone in the journey of ISRO, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unlocked the space sector in India two years ago for private participation.

Singh added that the non-government entity/startup, Skyroot Aerospace Pvt Ltd (SAPL) has developed the VKS rocket. “It is a single stage spin stabilized solid propellant rocket with mass of approx. 550 kilograms. The rocket goes to the max altitude of 101 kilometers and splashes into the sea and the overall duration of launch is 300 seconds only."

He said that Skyroot was the first startup to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with ISRO for launching its rockets. “Apart from being the nation’s first private launch, it will also be the maiden mission of Skyroot Aerospace, named ‘Prarambh’. It will carry a total of three payloads in space, including one from the foreign customers."
The Minister said, it will provide a level playing field for cost-efficient satellite launch services by disrupting the entry barriers and will also help the start-ups to make spaceflights affordable and reliable.

Singh added that space reforms have unleashed innovative potentials of startups. “Within a short span of time, from a couple of space start-ups three -four years back, we now have 102 start-ups working in cutting-edge areas of space debris management, nano-satellite, launch vehicle, ground systems, research etc."

“With the integration of R&D, Academia and Industry with equal stake, it is safe to say that a Space Revolution led by ISRO along with the Private Sector and Start-ups is on the horizon," he said.

The minister added that PM Modi has enabled India to earn universal recognition for India’s science, technology, innovation capabilities and our startups are much sought after. “The whole world is looking at India as an inspirational place, as it is helping budding countries in capacity building and satellite building including nanosatellites."

 

[Indx TechStyle]

@INSPACeIND authorises maiden launch by a private Indian space start-up @SkyrootA to fly Vikram-S suborbital vehicle on November 18, 2022 between 11:00 - 12:00 Hrs from sounding rocket complex, Satish Dhawan Space Centre of @isro. @GoenkaPk @PMOIndia #Skyroot

 

[Vamsi]

Biggest investor is Government of Singapore Entity: Government of Singapore investment Corporation (GIC).

Govt of Singapore investing in Skyroot means one thing. They may launch all their small sats using Skyroot's Vikram series from now on & Communication Sats when Skyroot develops their planned Medium Lift LV which may be similar to Rocketlab's Neutron.

 

[TopWatcher]

Govt of Singapore investing in Skyroot means one thing. They may launch all their small sats using Skyroot's Vikram series from now on & Communication Sats when Skyroot develops their planned Medium Lift LV which may be similar to Rocketlab's Neutron.

One thing want to know technology develop by skyroot ownership remain with India or singapore also will have rights ?

 

[Indx TechStyle]

One thing want to know technology develop by skyroot ownership remain with India or singapore also will have rights ?

Both countries will. Singapore in this way indirectly would gain launch vehicle technology from India just like New Zealand got from US through rocket lab electron.

 

[TopWatcher]

Both countries will. Singapore in this way indirectly would gain launch vehicle technology from India just like New Zealand got from US through rocket lab electron.

Well this is the problem is am talking about. In this way they will get technology from ISRO without any hardwork & money.

Do spacex has any foreign investor ?

 

[Vamsi]

Well this is the problem is am talking about. In this way they will get technology from ISRO without any hardwork & money.

Do spacex has any foreign investor ?

They will get neither the know-how nor the Know-why of the technology unless Singapore scientists work in Skyroot, which I think won't happen because our govt won't allow them, they are just the partial owners of the company in simple terms.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Well this is the problem is am talking about. In this way they will get technology from ISRO without any hardwork & money.

Even we gained a lot through French tech and later Soviet tech spillover from Ukraine.

Technology is taught by governments to its people which may or may not serve the country and gets spill over around the years. That's how US and Soviet techs spread around Asia leading to rise of new forces.
Problem occurs when a state like Iran or North Korea acquires them.

Do spacex has any foreign investor ?

Do you know the difference between SpaceX and Skyroot?

They will get neither the know-how nor the Know-why of the technology unless Singapore scientists work in Skyroot, which I think won't happen because our govt won't allow them, they are just the partial owners of the company in simple terms.

Don't think Indian government will have any issue passing on at least SRB technology to Singapore for small SLVs. They aren't a war mongering nation to make an ICBM/IRBM out of it and it will not be disputed by any country like in case of NZ.

 

[TopWatcher]

SpaceX is a private entity thats i know.

Strange, No any info about launch on skyroot website.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

SpaceX is a private entity thats i know.

SpaceX isn't just a private entity. It is a goddman ecosystem plays the 50% role of American state space agency now.
It is less like a small private start up and plays the role in space sector of US what Adani/Ambani play in India's oil & gas sector.

 

[TopWatcher]

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Copy photo & text too from tweets please.
With the big day looming large, here it is! Catch a glimpse of Vikram-S rocket integrated to the launcher. You can watch the action unfolding live on our YouTube link youtu.be/C0QP6Au7N_o.
#Prarambh #OpeningSpaceForAll

Live coverage to begin from 11 AM tomorrow.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Complete launch kit for Vikram-S suborbital vehicle.

#JUSTIN

#Rockets #Space From ignition to splashdown Skyroot's #VikramS mission will last around 291 secs. Hopes to achieve an Apogee of 81km around 139 secs after ignition. Skyroot will use its own launcher from SRC tomorrow.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Copied from launchers page of Skyroot's website

VIKRAM
SERIES
Vikram - named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, founder of the Indian Space Program - is a series of modular Space launch vehicles especially crafted for the small satellite market.
More than 20,000 small satellites are estimated to be launched in the coming decade, and Vikram series is designed to enable this through unprecedented mass producibility and affordability. The leading technology architecture of Vikram vehicles offers unique capabilities like multi orbit insertion, interplanetary missions; while providing customized, dedicated and ride share options covering a wide spectrum of small satellite customer needs.
Launching satellites to space will soon become as easy as booking a cab - Quick, precise and affordable!

PAYLOAD
vikram i
480 kg to 500 km Low Inclination Orbit
290 kg to 500 km SSPO
vikram ii
595 kg to 500 km Low Inclination Orbit
400 kg to 500 km SSPO
vikram iii
815 kg to 500 km Low Inclination Orbit
560 kg to 500 km SSPO
ARCHITECTURE
vikram i
Highly reliable solid propulsion stages with proven design heritage. Miniaturized and Modern Avionics. Ultra-Lowshock Pneumatic separation.
vikram ii
Advanced Cryogenic Methalox engine replaces upper stage of Vikram 1 .
vikram iii
An Upgrade to Vikram 2 With Additional low cost Strapped on Solid Rocket Boosters
FLEXIBLE
vikram i
Orbital Adjustment Module with re-start capability enables multi-orbit insertions.
vikram ii & iii
Upper stage cryo-engine with re-start capability enables multi-orbit insertions.
ECONOMIC
vikram i
Lowest cost in the payload segment
vikram ii & iii
Lowest cost in the payload segment
RESPONSIVE
vikram i
Requires Minimal range infrastructure. Can be assembled and launched within 24 hours from any launch site.
vikram ii & iii
Requires Minimal range infrastructure. Can be assembled and launched within 72 hours from any launch site.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Copied from launchers page of Skyroot's website

VIKRAM
SERIES
Vikram - named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, founder of the Indian Space Program - is a series of modular Space launch vehicles especially crafted for the small satellite market.
More than 20,000 small satellites are estimated to be launched in the coming decade, and Vikram series is designed to enable this through unprecedented mass producibility and affordability. The leading technology architecture of Vikram vehicles offers unique capabilities like multi orbit insertion, interplanetary missions; while providing customized, dedicated and ride share options covering a wide spectrum of small satellite customer needs.
Launching satellites to space will soon become as easy as booking a cab - Quick, precise and affordable!

PAYLOAD
vikram i
480 kg to 500 km Low Inclination Orbit
290 kg to 500 km SSPO
vikram ii
595 kg to 500 km Low Inclination Orbit
400 kg to 500 km SSPO
vikram iii
815 kg to 500 km Low Inclination Orbit
560 kg to 500 km SSPO
ARCHITECTURE
vikram i
Highly reliable solid propulsion stages with proven design heritage. Miniaturized and Modern Avionics. Ultra-Lowshock Pneumatic separation.
vikram ii
Advanced Cryogenic Methalox engine replaces upper stage of Vikram 1 .
vikram iii
An Upgrade to Vikram 2 With Additional low cost Strapped on Solid Rocket Boosters
FLEXIBLE
vikram i
Orbital Adjustment Module with re-start capability enables multi-orbit insertions.
vikram ii & iii
Upper stage cryo-engine with re-start capability enables multi-orbit insertions.
ECONOMIC
vikram i
Lowest cost in the payload segment
vikram ii & iii
Lowest cost in the payload segment
RESPONSIVE
vikram i
Requires Minimal range infrastructure. Can be assembled and launched within 24 hours from any launch site.
vikram ii & iii
Requires Minimal range infrastructure. Can be assembled and launched within 72 hours from any launch site.

Good to see that they are bringing a Methalox Cryo-engine for an SSLV (as AgniKul building it's own semi-cryogenic engine).

In future, the engines can be scaled up for bigger by ISRO or these companies themselves creating Indian equivalents of SpaceX and Blue Origin.