Hyderabad’s Skyroot start-up: Vikram-1 India’s first private orbital rocket mission; defining moment, says PM Modi
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking India's first privately-built orbital rocket. This achievement positions India as the third country, after the US and China, to have private launch capabilities, significantly advancing the nation's space program. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the launch as a defining moment for India's space sector, which is now poised for increased private sector involvement.