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Launch vehicle design updates—VAJRA and PADMA configurations, specifications, and program milestones.

VAJRA — Reusable Micro-Launch Vehicle Design

Program update · 2025

Gatkul’s VAJRA is a two-stage, fully reusable launch vehicle engineered for frequent smallsat missions to Low Earth Orbit—combining RAGAM MethaLOX boost with a vacuum HydroLOX upper stage and regenerative reentry cooling.

• Payload: up to 500 kg to LEO
• Stages: 2 (both reusable)
• Stage 1: RAGAM MethaLOX, vertical RTLS
• Stage 2: HydroLOX, regenerative heat shield

PADMA — 30-Ton Class Human-Rated Launcher Design

Program update · 2025

PADMA (Precision Advanced Deep-space Mission Architecture) is a three-stage, human-rated architecture for LEO infrastructure, crew transport, and Earth–Moon logistics—with a dual-use Stage 2 designed for orbital station modules after ascent.

• Payload: up to 30 t to LEO
• Stages: 3 (Stage 1 & 3 reusable)
• Engines: RAGAM + vacuum HydroLOX
• Human-rated avionics; lunar logistics ready

Gatkul Aerospace Achieves ISO 9001 and AS9100D Certification

May 10, 2025

With rigorous quality standards in manufacturing and design, Gatkul now officially joins global aerospace manufacturers in compliance.

• ISO 9001
• AS9100D

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Jijau

Adaptive engine

Naracha

Sixth Gen Fighter/ Interceptor

Ragam

Reusable and Agile Gas Arching Engine

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Vajra

500 kgs to orbit

Trishul

10 ton to orbit

Padma

30 ton to orbit