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The Raman engine is powered by MMH and NTO liquid fuels in a cluster of four engines that generate 3.4\u00a0kN thrust. These Raman Engines will be used to do final adjustments in the orbit of the stage.[5] Vikram I is designed to lift 290\u00a0kg to a 500\u00a0km Sun synchronous polar orbit (SSPO) and 480\u00a0kg to 45\u00ba inclination in a 500\u00a0km low Earth orbit (LEO).[6][7]Development and Testing[edit]On 12 August 2020, Skyroot Aerospace successfully tested Vikram 1 launch vehicle’s upper stage engine “Raman”.[8]On 21 September 2020, Several Ballistic Evaluation Motors (BEM) were fired to fine tune and qualify Vikram-1 Solid Stage Propellant formulation.[9]On 22 December 2020, Skyroot conducted a successful test firing of a Solid rocket stage demonstrator ‘Kalam-5’.[10] The test was conducted at Solar Industries in Nagpur at 3 pm. The test cleared a 24 seconds long duration demonstration, achieving a peak thrust of 5.3\u00a0kN.[11]On 20 June 2021, Vikram 1’s third stage (Kalam-100) successfully completed the Proof Pressure Test (PPT).[12]On 19 May 2022, has announced the successful completion of a full duration test-firing of its \u2018Vikram-1\u2019 rocket stage, representing a major milestone for the company. Named \u2018Kalam-100\u2019 after former president and the renowned Indian rocket scientist A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the third stage of \u2018Vikram-1\u2019 produces a peak vacuum thrust of 100\u00a0kN (or ~10 Tons) and has a burn time of 108 sec. The rocket stage has been built with high-strength carbon fiber structure, solid fuel, novel thermal protection system, and carbon ablative nozzle. This testing will help Skyroot in development of orbital vehicle Vikram-1 and gives great confidence for the other rocket stages planned to be tested soon. This is best in class rocket stage of this size, with record propellant loading and firing duration and using all carbon composite structure for delivering best performance. This is largest rocket stage ever designed, manufactured, and tested completely in the private sector. There was a good match of test results with the design predictions in the very first attempt, which is a testimony to the team’s capabilities. The state-of-the-art technology like carbon composite case, high propellant volumetric loading up to 94%, lighter EPDM based thermal protection system, and submerged nozzle have been validated through the successful static test.[13][14] The video of the firing[15]  On 18 November 2022, Skyroot Aerospace performed the maiden launch of the Vikram-S suborbital rocket, carrying payloads for Space Kidz, Bazoomq and N-Space Tech.[16] The flight was successful and the rocket reached an apogee of 89.5 km, making Skyroot Aerospace the first Indian private company to reach outer space.[17]See also[edit]References[edit]^ “Launch Vehicle | Skyroot Aerospace”. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2022.^ Skyroot Aerospace [@SkyrootA] (18 November 2022). “89.5 Kms peak altitude achieved. Vikram-S rocket meets all flight parameters. It’s history in the making for India” (Tweet) \u2013 via Twitter.^  *Tripathi, Sibu (8 November 2022). “India’s first private sector rocket Vikram-S to launch in November: Here’s what we know”. India Today. Retrieved 9 November 2022.^ “Launch Vehicle”. Skyroot Aerospace. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2022.^ Scientist, Gareeb (1 July 2020). “The SpaceX’s of India | Private Indian Rocket Companies | Skyroot | Agnikul | Bellatrix”. YouTube.{{cite web}}:  CS1 maint: url-status (link)^ “India’s first-ever privately designed and developed rocket is a step closer to becoming a reality in 2021”. Business Insider. Retrieved 22 January 2022.^ “With ISRO assistance, India’s Skyroot Aerospace aims maiden rocket launch by Dec-2021”. WION. Retrieved 22 January 2022.^ Narasimhan, T. E. (12 August 2020). “Skyroot Aerospace first private company to test upper stage rocket engine”. Business Standard India. Retrieved 21 January 2022.^ Vikram-I Solid Stage BEM Firing, retrieved 21 January 2022^ “Another outstanding success! In an India’s first by a private company and a major milestone for us, we are thrilled to announce successful test firing of our first solid rocket propulsion stage demonstrator: Kalam-5”. Twitter. Retrieved 21 January 2022.[self-published]^ Skyroot Aerospace: Kalam-5 Solid Rocket Motor Test Fire, retrieved 21 January 2022^ “In a major milestone, we successfully completed the Proof Pressure Test (PPT) of Vikram-1’s 3rd stage ‘Kalam-100’“. Twitter. Retrieved 21 January 2022.[self-published]^ Skyroot successfully test fires space launch vehicle \u2018Vikram-1\u2019 rocket stage, retrieved 19 May 2022^ Indian launch startup Skyroot successfully completes full-duration stage test, retrieved 19 May 2022^ Static Fire Test, Vikram-1 Stage 3, Kalam-100, retrieved 19 May 2022^ Skyroot Aerospace [@SkyrootA] (17 November 2022). “Mission set. Happy to announce the authorization received from IN-SPACe yesterday for 18 November ’22, 11:30 AM, after final checks on readiness and weather. Here’s our #Prarambh mission brochure for you. Watch this space for the launch live link” (Tweet) \u2013 via Twitter.^ Skyroot Aerospace [@SkyrootA] (18 November 2022). “89.5 Kms peak altitude achieved. Vikram-S rocket meets all flight parameters. It’s history in the making for India” (Tweet) \u2013 via Twitter.Wikimedia ErrorOur servers are currently under maintenance or experiencing a technical problem.Please try again in a few\u00a0minutes.See the error message at the bottom of this page for more\u00a0information. 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