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Skyroot Aerospace signed a multi-launch agreement with Kerala-based HEX20 on August 10, 2026, for three dedicated Vikram-series space missions. The missions are scheduled to begin in Q4 of 2027 and will support HEX20’s Earth-observation constellation, in-orbit payload demonstrations, and rideshare services for third-party spacecraft. The agreement follows Skyroot’s successful July 18, 2026, launch of Vikram-1, described as India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Skyroot Aerospace aims to increase its launch capacity to 12 missions annually. Vikram-1 uses in-house propulsion and composite structures designed for small-satellite launches.