SKYROOT AEROSPACE

Vikram-I | Demo Flight

TBDApr 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTCVikram-I →
NET Early 2026
DATE NOT YET CONFIRMED
PADSatish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight

First launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-I launch vehicle, with several cubesats on board. Payload identities TBD.

VEHICLE
Vikram-I
MISSION
Demo Flight
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
IND
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 10fa7952-f00b-4292-80a2-4207e208844e
Reported date: Apr 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
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Chandrayaan-3 Vikram
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ISROOPERATOR
MoonBODY
CompletedSTATUS
MANUFACTURER
Skyroot Aerospace

4-stage orbital launch vehicle developed by Indian private company Skyroot Aerospace, with capability of up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit. The first 3 stages are powered by solid fuel rocket motors, topped by a hypergolic fuel upper stage.

When is the Vikram-I | Demo Flight launch?
The Vikram-I | Demo Flight is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Demo Flight?
The Vikram-I | Demo Flight mission uses the Vikram-I rocket, manufactured by Skyroot Aerospace.
Where is the Vikram-I | Demo Flight launching from?
The launch takes place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is Demo Flight going to?
The Demo Flight mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Demo Flight?
The Vikram-I | Demo Flight is operated by Skyroot Aerospace.
Can I watch the Vikram-I | Demo Flight launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Skyroot Aerospace
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 10fa7952-f00b-4292-80a2-4207e208844e
Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 13.73, 80.24
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Mission Profile

Demo Flight was a Vikram-I mission operated by Skyroot Aerospace that lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on April 30, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit.