Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that Skyroot Aerospace, one of India’s leading private space launch companies, has adopted Polarion™ software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to digitally streamline its software development processes. The move is aimed at boosting efficiency as the company works toward accelerating global access to space.
Founded in 2018 by Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, Skyroot Aerospace made headlines in 2022 with the successful launch of Vikram-S, the first privately developed rocket in India to reach space. The Hyderabad-based company is now preparing for commercial orbital launches with Vikram-1.
With a team of over 500 space professionals, Skyroot is focused on building cost-effective, on-demand, and flexible launch vehicles. The company leverages cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as carbon composites and 3D-printed rocket engines to bring innovation and agility to the global space launch market.
“As a fast-growing aerospace company serving a diverse set of global customers, optimizing our software lifecycle is essential to executing projects efficiently. Polarion provides a seamless solution to manage our software workflows, allowing our team to focus on what they do best. With Siemens’ deep expertise in the
aerospace industry, we know we have a trusted partner as we continue to push the boundaries of space technology,” said Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder & COO, Skyroot Aerospace.
By adopting Polarion, Skyroot is able to unify its software and systems development processes, improve traceability and compliance, enhance collaboration across engineering teams, and streamline lifecycle management for its aerospace systems.
“Skyroot Aerospace is a true pioneer in both the Indian private space industry and globally, achieving remarkable growth and investment as it builds out its program and its testament to its vision that is adopting Polarion to accelerate its digital transformation,” said Mathew Thomas, vice president and managing director for India, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The Indian space industry is set for
growth and I’m delighted to see that home grown leaders such as Skyroot Aerospace are choosing Siemens as their trusted partner and we look forward to helping it achieve its mission to make spaceflight affordable, on-demand, and versatile.”
