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[Skyroot Aerospace] Aagaman (Vikram-I Demo Flight)
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threelonmusketeers sh.itjust.works threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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Scheduled for (UTC) 2026-07-18, 06:35:30
Scheduled for (local) 2026-07-18, 12:05:30 (IST)
Mission Aagaman
Launch site First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Provider Skyroot Aerospace
Vehicle Vikram-I
Target Orbit LEO

Vikram-I

Stage Name Type
1 Kalam 1200 Solid propellant
2 Kalam 250 Solid propellant
3 Kalam 100 Solid propellant
4 4 x Raman-I Nitrogen tetroxide / Monomethyl hydrazine
Wikipedia summary

Vikram-I is a four-stage orbital launch vehicle approximately 20 metres tall and 1.7 metres in diameter. The first three stages use solid propulsion, while the upper kick stage uses liquid propulsion for orbital insertion and adjustment manoeuvres.

The rocket incorporates carbon-composite airframes intended to reduce structural mass. Skyroot has also stated that the vehicle uses 3D-printed liquid engines and modular avionics systems.

Livestreams

Stream Link
Skyroot Aerospace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lLd1cI7v0U
International Rocket Launches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6dvObpourE

Stats

Sourced from NextSpaceflight:

☑️ 1st launch of Vikram-1

☑️ 1st orbital launch by Skyroot Aerospace

☑️ 2nd launch by Skyroot Aerospace

Mission info

NextSpaceflight

Aagaman

Demo flight of Vikram-I carrying 4 payloads:

  • Grahaa Space's SOLARAS S3 satellite
  • Cosmoserve Space's in-orbit robotic arm Embrace
  • An in-orbit demonstration from DCUBED
  • Skyroot's own SCOPE satellite
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#2 · Quote Reply

Launch webcast is live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lLd1cI7v0U
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#3 · Quote Reply

They've entered a planned hold at T-4:59.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#4 · Quote Reply

New T-0 set for 06:35:30 UTC.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#5 · (edited) Quote Reply

Liftoff! Wow, that really jumped off the pad!
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#6 · (edited) Quote Reply

Passed through Max-Q.

They have onboard cameras!
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#7 · Quote Reply

Stage 1 burnout, stage 2 ignition confirmed.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#8 · Quote Reply

Payload separation confirmed.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#9 · Quote Reply

Stage 2 burnout, stage 3 ignition confirmed.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#10 · Quote Reply

Stage 3 burnout confirmed. They are now entering a short coast phase.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#11 · Quote Reply

Stage 3 separation confirmed. Stage 4 will coast for a bit before ignition.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#12 · Quote Reply

Stage 4 ignition confirmed!
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#13 · Quote Reply

Stage 4 shutdown and satellite separation confirmed!
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