Watch Vikram 1 launch LIVE: India's 1st privately-developed orbital-class rocket flies at 6.5km/second
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately-developed orbital-class rocket, launched successfully from Sriharikota at 12:05 PM, after a brief hold. The mission, named Mission Aagaman, represents a significant milestone for India's private space sector, aiming to evaluate new technologies and gather data for future designs. Vikram-1 carries six payloads, including technology demonstrations and artistic pieces, targeting a 450km orbit.