Vikram-I | Demo Flight

Vikram-I | Demo Flight lifted off aboard a Vikram-I from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Skyroot Aerospace
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Vikram-I
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Vikram-I | Demo Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-07-18T06:35:30.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vikram-I roars off the pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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