Talk:Skyroot Aerospace/GA1

GA review

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Nominator: Akshadev (talk · contribs) 05:00, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

Reviewer: OzmoOzmo (talk · contribs) 03:25, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

Good Article review progress box Criteria: 1a. prose () 1b. MoS () 2a. ref layout () 2b. cites WP:RS () 2c. no WP:OR () 2d. no WP:CV () 3a. broadness () 3b. focus () 4. neutral () 5. stable () 6a. free or tagged images () 6b. pics relevant () Note: this represents where the article stands relative to the Good Article criteria. Criteria marked are unassessed

Quick fail check:

• N Unfortunately, I found multiple copyright violations (here is the assessment). Here are the copyvios:
  • in the section Skyroot Aerospace § Solid rocket motor, in the paragraph about Kalam-1000, with https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/skyroot-successfully-test-fires-space-launch-vehicle-vikram-1-rocket-stage/article65429218.ece
  • in the section Skyroot Aerospace § History, in the first paragraph and the paragraph about the Department of Space's agreement with Skyroot Aerospace (comparison) with https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/space-tech-firm-skyroot-inks-pact-to-use-isro-facilities/articleshow/86129915.cms
  • in the section Skyroot Aerospace § History, in the section in general (comparison), with https://www.businessoutreach.in/skyroot-aerospace-affordable-space-rockets/
  • in the section Skyroot Aerospace § History, in the paragraph about a $4.5 million Series B funding (comparison), with https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/skyroot-raises-45-mn-in-funding-led-by-googles-founding-board-member-ram-shriram/article64941328.ece

@Akshadev: This article meets the quick fail criteria. I am therefore failing it until the copyright violations are removed, at which point an in-depth review can be done. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 03:25, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

I encourage you to re-nominate the article once the copyvios are removed. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 03:47, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

Thanks! That's a really kind gesture from you and I really appreciate it. I will do so shortly. – 𝙰𝚔𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚟™ ^{𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚔} 04:03, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

I've already readded the template (since I thought there would be more discussion here), but if you want to, you can replace it with {{FailedGA}} and add a new nomination, or continue commenting in this section. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 04:06, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

Re-checked:

N There are still copyvios (assessment):

• lead section, history section, Raman-1 section and Dhawan-1 section, with https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/skyroot-aerospace-a-successful-startup-in-india-pptx-1472/269225688
• and the same ones as before.

ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 04:20, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

Nevermind about the slideshare link, that one copied Wikipedia. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 06:05, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

Copyvios have been removed (see the assessment). ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 23:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

Source spot check:

All are fixed, see #sourcespotcheck for current source spot check.

Source assessment table Statement w/ source Reliable Secondary Independent WP:OR Acceptable Status The company emerged during a period of increasing government support for private participation in India's space industry. Reforms introduced in 2020 enabled private firms to access certain ISRO facilities and created a regulatory framework under the oversight of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).[1][2] First: ? Official Second: ? Don't know. First: N No Second: Y Yes First: N No Second: Y Yes First: C Unassessed Second: N Does not mention 2020, or reforms, but Y does mention ability to access certain facilities. First: C Second: N Y Fixed During its initial years, Skyroot focused on developing propulsion systems, launch vehicle technologies, and manufacturing processes aimed at reducing launch costs and production times. The company adopted technologies including carbon-composite structures, 3D printing, and modular launch vehicle designs.[3] Y Yes Y Yes Y Yes Y Mentions everything N except propulsion systems and 3D printing  Almost. Y Fixed On 18 November 2022, Skyroot launched Vikram-S, a suborbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota under a mission designated Prarambh (lit. 'the beginning'). The mission reached an altitude of approximately 89.5 km (55.6 mi) and marked the first successful launch of a privately developed rocket from India. The event was widely regarded as a milestone in the development of India's private space industry.[4] Y Yes, republished from Reuters. Y Yes Y Yes Y Yes Y Yes Y Present Following the Vikram-S mission, Skyroot continued to raise capital from domestic and international investors. On 30 October 2023, the company announced that it has raised US$27.5 million in a pre-Series C funding round led by Temasek Holdings that brought its cumulative funding to approximately US$95 million.[5] Y Yes Y Yes Y Yes Y Supports everything N but "continuing to".  Almost. Y Fixed On 21 January 2025, the Government of Telangana signed a MoU with Skyroot Aerospace at the World Economic Forum to establish an private rocket manufacturing, integration, and testing facility in Telangana with an estimated investment of ₹500 crores.[6][7] First: ? No consensus Second: ? Don't know Y Yes for both. Y Yes for both. Both Y yes. ? Probably Y Present On 7 May 2026, with its latest funding round of approximately US$60 million, Skyroot Aerospace crossed US$1.1 billion in valuation.[8] ? Don't know Y Yes Y Yes Y Yes ? Probably Y Present Vikram-I is a four-stage small-lift launch vehicle. The company is planning the maiden launch of Vikram-I by 2026.[9][10] First: Y Yes Second: ? Paywall First: Y Yes Second: ? Paywall First: Y Yes Second: ? Paywall First: Y Supports the first sentence, N but not the second. Second: ? Paywall First:  Almost. Second: ? Paywall Y Additional citation added.

ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 02:13, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

Citation needed:

On 10 May 2022, Skyroot Aerospace announced their new identity reflecting their ambition to reach the stars with a goal of "Opening Space for all." Their logo subtly crystallizes the acronym 'SR' of Skyroot into a rocket-plane, while the sharp edges represent their cutting-edge technology. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 02:45, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Y Fixed. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 04:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

I have Y fixed the first statement of the source assessment table, The company emerged during a period of increasing government support for private participation in India's space industry. Reforms introduced in 2020 enabled private firms to access certain ISRO facilities and created a regulatory framework under the oversight of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).^[11][12][13] The third reference covers 2020 reforms in the Indian space sector. – 𝙰𝚔𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚟™ ^{𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚔} 05:25, 6 June 2026 (UTC)

Since this table looks horrible on mobile (what you edit from), I am trying a different form for presenting the source spot check:

“	Vikram-II is an under-development small-lift launch vehicle. The rocket will use an upper stage cryogenic engine powered by the Dhawan-series rocket engine.[14]	”
— Y Fixed, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

N self-published blog, but a search on Startpage found a university professor by the name Scott Avery, however I am not sure if this is the same person, so I am treating it as unreliable.

C No need to assess the rest, since it fails WP:RS.

“	On 22 December 2020, Skyroot tested the solid-fuel rocket engine Kalam-5 (named after A. P. J. Abdul Kalam), the first of five planned carbon-composite Kalam rocket motors which are expected to power its launch vehicles. The test happened in Nagpur at a private test facility owned by Solar Industries. In the name 'Kalam-5', the 5 refers to the peak sea level thrust of 5.3 kN.[15]	”
— Y Fixed, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

N Source unreliable per WP:ZEENEWS.

“	Kalam-100 is the third-stage solid rocket motor of Vikram-I. The stage produces a peak vacuum thrust of approximately 100 kN (or ~10 tons). In April 2025, Skyroot conducted successful static firing of Kalam-100 featuring an advanced flex-nozzle system for thrust vector control. The test lasted over 102 seconds and formed part of the qualification programme for the maiden orbital flight of Vikram-I.[16]	”
— Y Present, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

Y Reliable; Y Secondary, Y Independent, Y Supports the statement.

“	On 8 August 2025, Skyroot Aerospace successfully conducted the first static test of the Kalam-1200 solid rocket motor at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The 110-second test validated the 30-ton booster, marking a major milestone toward the maiden orbital launch of the Vikram-I.[17]	”
— Y Fixed, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

N Self-published source affiliated with Skyroot.

“	On 12 August 2020, Skyroot test-fired the Raman-I (named after C. V. Raman), a liquid-fuel upper stage engine.[18][19]	”
— Y Fixed, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

First: N Does not support the statement cited, and could be unreliable.

Second: ? I have a gut feeling this is self-published, but N supports everything except for the name "Raman-I".

“	On 25 September 2020, Skyroot Aerospace unveiled the Dhawan-I (named after Satish Dhawan) upper stage cryogenic engine that will power heavier-lift systems such as Vikram-II. This is the first cryogenic engine in India that will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel; this fuel has the advantages of being clean, renewable and suited for long duration space missions. Dhawan-I is 3D printed and designed with a regenerative cooling configuration.[20][21]	”
— Y Fixed, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

First: N Unreliable per Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 437#RfC: Reliability of WION.

Second: ? No consensus in reliability. It supports everything N except this fuel has the advantages of being clean, renewable and suited for long duration space missions.

“	On 25 November 2021, Skyroot successfully test fired India's first privately developed small cryogenic engine called Dhawan-I running on LNG and liquid oxygen (LOX) with pressure-fed engine cycle. It was a technology demonstration experiment for the upper stage of Vikram-II rocket that is under active development. Solar Industries provided the test site. The engine made by 3D printing process and using superalloys.[22]	”
— Y Fixed, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

? No consensus in reliability, Y supports everything N except for pressure-fed engine cycle.

“	On 5 April 2023, Skyroot announced the successful completion of a 200-second endurance static-fire test of its Dhawan-II engine, validating the engine's performance, combustion stability, and the viability of large-scale additive manufacturing for cryogenic propulsion.[23]	”
— Y Fixed, Skyroot Aerospace on Wikipedia

? No consensus on reliability, but N does not support validating the engine's performance, combustion stability, and the.

ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 08:36, 10 June 2026 (UTC)

I have updated the mentioned paragraphs and sources to meet the GA criteria. Let me know if they are good or still need to be fixed. – 𝙰𝚔𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚟™ ^{𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚔} 13:05, 18 June 2026 (UTC)

Image assessment:

• all are relevant;
• all have suitable captions.

6b passes. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 02:36, 1 June 2026 (UTC)

File:Stand_de_Skyroot_Aerospace_IAC_2022.jpg seems to be a copyright violation as it may not meet freedom of panorama in India. I have nominated it for deletion on Commons: Commons:Deletion_requests/File:Stand_de_Skyroot_Aerospace_IAC_2022.jpg. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 00:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

All other images pass. Since copyright violations in images are not mentioned in criterion 6a, I will pass that criterion. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 00:20, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Meets MOS:LAYOUT. ozmoozmo@enwiki$t.c 00:22, 3 June 2026 (UTC)