Skyroot plans commercial launches from early 2027
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
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HyderabadFounded 2018
- Skyroot Aerospace is a Hyderabad-based space-tech startup building rockets to carry satellites into orbit
- Its Vikram-1 reached orbit on the first try in July, and commercial flights are planned from the first quarter of 2027
- The second demonstration flight is aimed for late this year, and the goal is one launch a month by the end of 2027
What happened
- Commercial launches start in Q1 2027.
- The second flight is targeted for late 2026.
- Goal is one launch a month by end of 2027.
- Vikram-1 reached orbit in July.
Why it matters
- Early success lets the firm skip extra test flights.
- Global demand for dedicated satellite launches is growing.
- Full commercial service begins from the third launch.
The business
- Based in Hyderabad.
- Builds small-satellite launch vehicles.
- Vikram-1 is its first orbital rocket.
The founders
What happens next
- Second Vikram-1 launch late 2026
- Commercial launches in Q1 2027
The numbers around it
Skyroot Aerospace has 4 funding rounds in StopDown's archive, $160 million raised in all.
| When | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | Series C | $200 million | Sherpalo |
| 25 June 2026 | Series C | $60 Mn | Sherpalo Ventures |
| 11 May 2026 | late | $60 Mn | Sherpalo Ventures |
| 25 March 2026 | debt | Rs 100 crore | BlackRock |
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Terms in this story
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