SOURCE: AFI
Skyroot Aerospace, a prominent Indian space startup, has announced another significant milestone in its journey towards orbital launch. The company has successfully completed the system-level test of Vikram-1’s pneumatic stage separation system.
This achievement marks a crucial step forward as the startup prepares for its maiden orbital launch. The pneumatic stage separation system, a unique and innovative design, utilizes pressurized gas actuation instead of traditional pyrotechnics. This approach ensures a smoother and more predictable separation process during flight, minimizing the risk of damage to the spacecraft.
Vikram-1 employs this same mechanism for all separation events throughout its flight, making it a vital component of the launch vehicle’s overall performance. The successful completion of the system-level test significantly boosts Skyroot Aerospace’s confidence in the reliability and efficiency of this critical subsystem.
As the company continues to make steady progress, the successful testing of the pneumatic stage separation system brings them closer to their goal of launching India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. This achievement underscores the capabilities and innovation of the Indian space industry and highlights the country’s growing ambitions in space exploration.