Dossier
Vikram-1
Coverage of Vikram-1 in the Nexus archive.
- Micro sculptures of India’s legendary scientists carved inside needle eye, set for space travel aboard Vikram-1
Micro sculptures of India’s legendary scientists, crafted from space-compatible materials like stainless steel and 24-karat gold, are set to travel aboard Vikram-1. The sculptures were created by Telangana-based micro sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewda.
- Diamond jewellery, microart cast in shape of 18K gold rocket among payloads to be launched by Vikram-1
Skyroot Aerospace announced on July 6 that India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, will carry six payloads, including diamond jewellery and microart cast in the shape of an 18K gold rocket.