Vikram-1 rocket successfully places tech payloads, postcards from astronauts, PM Modi into orbit
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully launched on Saturday, placing multiple technology payloads and postcards from astronauts into a 450-km low Earth orbit. This mission, dubbed 'Mission Aagaman,' signifies the entry of India's private sector into the orbital launch market, following the company's previous suborbital flight in 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Skyroot on this achievement, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration efforts.