India's pioneering fully reusable rocket, designed to revolutionize space access and sustainability
Explore Mission DetailsTo develop and demonstrate India's first fully reusable orbital launch vehicle, reducing space access costs by 80% while increasing launch frequency and reliability. The Kalpana-1 mission aims to make space more accessible for scientific research, commercial applications, and national security needs.
We're committed to advancing sustainable space exploration through reusable technology, minimizing space debris, and establishing India as a global leader in commercial space transportation.
To create a future where routine, affordable access to space enables new possibilities for humanity - from space-based manufacturing and asteroid mining to interplanetary colonization.
We envision a world where India leads in sustainable space technology, inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers while contributing to global space exploration efforts.
The Kalpana-1 mission represents a strategic investment in India's space future, with detailed allocation across critical development areas.
Funded through public-private partnership with 90% private investment and 10% government grants Planing
The detailed roadmap for Kalpana-1 development from initial concept to operational deployment.
Begin comprehensive testing of reusable rocket prototype with ground tests and low-altitude flight demonstrations. Validate basic flight systems and recovery mechanisms.
Advance to suborbital flight testing to validate re-entry systems, thermal protection, and precision landing capabilities.
First orbital test flight to demonstrate full mission capability including payload deployment and controlled re-entry.
Comprehensive testing of all systems including rapid reusability demonstrations and multiple consecutive launches.
Final validation tests completed. Kalpana-1 certified for commercial operations and ready for customer payloads.
Strategic collaborations powering the Kalpana-1 mission forward.
Innovative systems and technologies powering the Kalpana-1 reusable rocket.
Visual journey through the development and testing of Kalpana-1.
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