SOURCE: AFI
Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone, successfully completing pressure tests on three critical stages of their launch vehicle in just three months! This rapid progress signifies not only their technical prowess but also their growing momentum towards their first orbital launch.
Pressure testing is a crucial step in rocket development. It simulates the immense pressure these stages will experience during launch, ensuring they can withstand the intense forces involved. Completing these tests flawlessly on all three stages within a short timeframe demonstrates Skyroot’s commitment to quality and efficiency.
Skyroot acknowledges the mounting pressure as they inch closer to launch, but their excitement clearly outweighs any anxieties. These successful tests are a major confidence booster, paving the way for a historic first orbital launch for the company.
Founded by former ISRO scientists, Skyroot is at the forefront of India’s private space industry. They are developing a series of small-lift launch vehicles specifically designed to cater to the growing demand for launching small satellites.