The Economic Times

Vikram 1 Launched: Skyroot's rocket mission successfully lifts off to script India's private space milestone

Skyroot's Vikram-1 Launch: Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 orbital rocket from Sriharikota. This marked India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket to take flight. The mission, named Mission Aagaman, signifies a major milestone for the nation's space sector. Vikram-1 is designed to carry payloads up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit. The launch underscores the expansion of India's private space ecosystem following policy reforms.