Vikram-II Launch Vehicle
Skyroot Aerospace
India's next-generation small satellite launch vehicle with a cryogenic engine, targeting up to 900 kg to LEO and 600 kg to SSO, launching in 2027.
Technical specifications
- Payload to LEO
- Up to 900 kg
- Payload to SSO
- Up to 600 kg
- Propulsion
- Advanced cryogenic engine
- Structure
- Carbon composite
- Launch modes
- Dedicated and rideshare
- First launch target
- 2027
- Country
- India
About
Vikram-II is Skyroot Aerospace’s next-generation small satellite launch vehicle, powered by an advanced cryogenic engine for superior payload capacity and multi-orbit agility. It is designed to carry up to 900 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and up to 600 kg to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO), significantly expanding capability beyond Vikram-I. The vehicle features a carbon composite structure and supports both dedicated and rideshare launch configurations with custom orbital deployment. Vikram-II is manufactured in India and is targeted for its first launch in 2027. It follows the commercial and technological heritage established by Vikram-I and the Vikram-S suborbital vehicle.
Documentation
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