India's first pvt rocket to place payloads into orbit

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, launched successfully on Saturday, placing multiple technology demonstration payloads into low Earth orbit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the mission as a 'historic new frontier' for India's space journey, emphasizing its role in showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation's youth. The launch also included a handwritten postcard from Modi and other messages, marking a significant milestone for India's private space sector.

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