Skyroot Aerospace + HEX20 🚀

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Important

Skyroot Aerospace signed a Multi-Launch Agreement (MLA) with HEX20.

Agreement

• 3 dedicated Vikram-series missions
• Missions support:
  • Earth observation
  • Payload demonstrations
  • Third-party rideshare

Schedule

• Launches begin: Q4 2027

Important Background

The source states that Vikram-1, under Mission Aagaman, was successfully launched in July 2026 and became India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket to reach orbit on its maiden mission.

UPSC Concept

Rideshare
→ Multiple spacecraft share one launch
→ Reduces individual launch cost
→ Improves access to orbit

Mains — GS-III

Private space sector + commercial space launches + Earth observation + space economy