The Economic Times

Vikram-1 launched: PM Modi greets Skyroot Aerospace founder Pawan Chandana on India's maiden private rocket success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Skyroot Aerospace for Vikram-1's successful orbital launch. This achievement marks India's entry into private orbital launch capabilities. The Vikram-1 rocket successfully entered a nearly 450-km orbit after its final burn. Mission Aagaman executed flawlessly from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The carbon-composite rocket completed all planned flight stages and module firings.