Categories: Science and Technology

Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fire solid-fueled rocket engine

Indian Space startup, Skyroot Aerospace has successfully test-fired a solid propulsion rocket engine, named Kalam-5. With this, it has become the first private company of India to successfully design, develop and test a full solid-fueled rocket stage. This crucial propulsion technology will be used for their maiden rocket Vikram-1, which is under active manufacturing and is targeted to be launched in December 2021 with the help of ISRO.

About Kalam

Kalam is a series of five solid-fueled rocket engines with a thrust ranging from 5kN to 1000kN (approx 100Tons). The remaining four motors are in various stages of manufacturing and will be tested in 2021.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams

Founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace: Pawan Kumar Chandana.
Skyroot Aerospace Founded: 12 June 2018.
Skyroot Aerospace Headquarters location: Hyderabad.

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