arstechnica.com·May 15, 2026
In Edition 8.41 of the Rocket Report, updates are provided on NASA's Space Launch System and SpaceX's Starship Version 3, both critical for the Artemis III mission, while Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace nears its first rocket launch, having recently raised $60 million to support its efforts.
Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian startup, is rapidly advancing in the private space sector with its Vikram-1 launch vehicle potentially launching in the next few months, bolstered by a recent $60 million fundraising round that values the company at $1.1 billion. This positions Skyroot as a significant player in the commercial space launch market, providing a new opportunity for investment and partnership in the burgeoning Indian space industry.