What rocket is launching Demo Flight?

Demo Flight is launching on the Vikram-I.

Who is launching Demo Flight?

Demo Flight is being launched by Skyroot Aerospace, a private launch provider founded in 2018.

Where is Demo Flight launching from?

Demo Flight is launching from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.

What orbit is Demo Flight heading to?

Demo Flight is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the Vikram-I reusable?

No — the Vikram-I is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Vikram-I flown?

The Vikram-I has launched 1 times to date, with 1 successful flights.

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Demo Flight

Test Flight

Success

Skyroot Aerospace(Skyroot)Private

Vikram-ILEOorbit

Flight Timeline

T+00:00Liftoff
T+00:10Pad Clear
T+00:25Supersonic
T+00:39Max-Q
T+01:20Stage 2 Separation
T+01:44SES
T+02:00Kármán Line
T+02:52Fairing Separation
T+03:00Stage 3 Separation
T+03:16Stage 3 Ignition
T+05:00Stage 4 Separation
T+09:35Kick Stage Ignition
T+15:46Kick Stage Cut-off

Launch time

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 6:35 AM

Success

Launch Site Weather

Conditions at launch

32°C

Light drizzle · feels 36°

12 km/h W100%61%

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

At a glance

Status: Launch Successful
Provider: Skyroot Aerospace
Type: Private
Vehicle: Vikram-I
Orbit: LEO
Pad: Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Social Flight Log

Jul 18, 2026, 7:56 PM
Launch success.
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Jul 18, 2026, 6:54 AM
Payloads deployed
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Jul 18, 2026, 6:36 AM
Liftoff!
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Jul 18, 2026, 6:16 AM
New T-0.
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Jul 18, 2026, 5:57 AM
Hold at T-4:59
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Jul 18, 2026, 5:28 AM
New T-0.
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Jul 18, 2026, 4:44 AM
Official Webcast by Skyroot Aerospace has started
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Jul 16, 2026, 12:43 PM
GO for launch.
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Jul 15, 2026, 1:05 PM
Updated launch time.
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Jul 10, 2026, 7:14 AM
Delayed to NET July 18 per new NOTAMs.
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Jul 3, 2026, 1:23 PM
Added daily launch window per NOTAMs.
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Jul 2, 2026, 6:02 AM
NET July.
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Apr 17, 2026, 2:35 AM
Reverted back to NET 2026 TBD based on launch vehicle development testing updates.
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Mar 4, 2026, 1:17 AM
NET April.
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Feb 23, 2026, 2:40 PM
Reverted to 2026 TBD pending launch period updates.
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Nov 18, 2025, 3:33 PM
NET February.
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Nov 15, 2025, 4:39 AM
Added launch.
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Overview

First launch of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-I launch vehicle. This first launch will carry 4 payloads: - Grahaa Space's SOLARAS S3 satellite - Cosmoserve Space's in-orbit robotic arm Embrace - An in-orbit demonstration from DCUBED - Skyroot's own SCOPE satellite

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,343

Skyroot Mission

Pad Launch

#64

Location Launch

#104

Launch Window

NET

Jul 18, 2026, 6:35 AM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

14 updates

Lift Off

5:00 AM

Window Open

9:00 AM

Window Close

Schedule Updates

14 entries

Current scheduleCurrentNo NET changeJul 18, 2026, 7:58 PM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:35 AM(Second)Success
Schedule updatedNo NET changeJul 18, 2026, 6:56 AM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:35 AM(Second)Deployed
Schedule updatedNo NET changeJul 18, 2026, 6:36 AM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:35 AM(Second)In Flight
Schedule updatedDelayed 5mJul 18, 2026, 6:18 AM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:35 AM(Second)Go
Schedule updatedDelayed 29mJul 18, 2026, 6:12 AM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:30 AM(Hour)Hold
Schedule updatedNo NET changeJul 18, 2026, 5:58 AM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:01 AM(Second)Hold
Schedule updatedDelayed 1mJul 18, 2026, 5:31 AM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:01 AM(Second)Go
Schedule updatedNo NET changeJul 16, 2026, 12:44 PM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:00 AM(Minute)Go
Schedule updatedDelayed 1hJul 15, 2026, 1:06 PM
Jul 18, 2026, 6:00 AM(Minute)TBC
Schedule updatedDelayed 6dJul 10, 2026, 7:14 AM
Jul 18, 2026, 5:00 AM(Hour)TBCWindow: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Schedule updatedDelayed 5hJul 3, 2026, 1:24 PM
Jul 12, 2026, 5:00 AM(Hour)TBCWindow: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Schedule updatedMoved up 19dJul 3, 2026, 1:06 PM
Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM(Day)TBDWindow: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Schedule updatedMoved up 153dJul 2, 2026, 6:06 AM
Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 AM(Month)TBDWindow: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Initial scheduleApr 17, 2026, 5:52 AM
Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM(Year)TBD

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

India has two launch pads at the site. The First Launch Pad, operational since 1993, is used for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and formerly used by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

25d 5h

Wikipedia Map

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Timezone

Asia/Kolkata

Local Launch Time

Jul 18, 2026, 12:05 PM