PLANO, TX, Aug 11, 2025 – As competition in commercial space access grows, Skyroot Aerospace is adopting Siemens’ Polarion software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to shorten development timelines, improve efficiency, and strengthen its position in the global aerospace market.
Skyroot Aerospace developed Vikram-S, the first privately developed rocket to reach space in 2022, and is preparing for commercial orbital launches with Vikram-1. It uses carbon composites and 3D-printed engines to build affordable, flexible, and on-demand launch vehicles.
“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.”
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software delivers integrated tools and services to support digital transformation across engineering and manufacturing workflows. Its offerings help companies streamline product design, optimize manufacturing, and manage operational data more effectively. The company serves sectors such as automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, electronics, and consumer goods. Its work in areas like product lifecycle management (PLM) and manufacturing systems plays a key role in advancing digital continuity and efficiency. Headquartered in Plano, TX, it operates as a business unit of Siemens AG.
About Skyroot Aerospace
Skyroot Aerospace, founded in June 2018 by Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a private aerospace company that designs, builds, and operates commercial launch vehicles, including the Vikram series of small-lift rockets for low-Earth and sun-synchronous orbits. The company develops propulsion systems such as solid-fuel Kalam series motors, the liquid-fueled Raman engine, and cryogenic engines to serve the small-satellite launch market with affordable, reliable, and on-demand access to space. Skyroot operates with a team of over 500 space professionals. Since its inception, Skyroot has grown to more than 300 employees. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, it reported revenue of about $3.5M, reflecting its commercialization stage.