Hyderabad Skyroot Engineers Analyze Vikram-1 Flight Data After Sriharikota Launch

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace engineers returned to work on Saturday evening to analyze flight parameters and interpret data following the successful launch of the Vikram-1 rocket from the Sriharikota launch site. Despite a brief countdown glitch that temporarily paused the launch sequence, the rocket successfully lifted off at around 12:30 PM.

The engineering team, which had been working round-the-clock at the Sriharikota launch site for several weeks, quickly transitioned from brief celebrations back to technical review meetings. Engineers immediately began assessing flight parameters, analyzing telemetry, and interpreting critical mission data.

The launch itself involved intense moments for the team. Around 50 engineers stationed close to the Vikram-1 launch pad described the experience as a once-in-a-lifetime moment. When the countdown was briefly paused, the team experienced anxiety, but they remained confident that the issue had been identified and resolved. The avionics team carried out double and triple checks before giving the final go-ahead for liftoff.

Meanwhile, another 400 to 500 engineers watched the live broadcast of the launch from the mission auditorium.

Shreesha M., a flight dynamics engineer for the mission, shared that the launch was an emotional experience for the entire team. She noted that the liftoff was her favorite moment, with everything unfolding within two minutes after the countdown. According to Shreesha, the team's excitement grew as the rocket successfully crossed each stage of its flight.

After completing the initial launch sequence and subsequent data analysis, the Skyroot team indicated that their next focus will be on securing more customers and planning future rocket launches. The engineers plan to leave the Sriharikota launch site with their systems soon, intending to return for subsequent missions.