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First private orbital rocket, Vikram - 1 by Skyroot India unveiled in their new factory. Aimed rocket launch is early Feb next year.
Their factory has capability to produce 1 such rocket every month.
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What payload they are carrying?
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>>275
>A picosat 265 mm x 320 mm x 40 mm, 300 grams
>Headline Details: A picosat 265 mm x 320 mm x 40 mm, 300 grams https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zlOMrTD6kxSGMnfAVTet3Md1O_wtr0el/view?usp=drive_link The main goal of the satellite mission is to provide a LoRa digipeater for amateur radio operators. The Amateur Radio Operators can send packet messages using the store and forward system of this satellite. The Satellite has a satellite health monitor, IMU, and Digipeater, which would be transmitted as part of telemetry for Amateur and Educational Purposes. 1. To create awareness about Amateur Radio and Nano Satellites among School and College Students. 2. To successfully transmit health telemetry and beacons for radio amateurs around the world. 3. To Serve Digital Packet Store and Forward System. 4. IMU data to study the satellite’s Attitude/orientation Proposing a UHF downlink using 9k6 FSK or 38k4 LoRa. Planning a launch into a 400 km circular orbit at 60 degree inclination by Skyroot Aerospace from Sriharikota approx 15th Sept 2025. More info at https://www.catalyx.space/
Use second pic to get payload details, i think those will get updated once they have more launches. I think either skyroot or agnikul have also shown concept for the reusable launch vehicle.
