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India Creates History with it’s First Private Space Launch

July 18, 2026 by Academic Block

image shows Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket by startup Skyroot Aerospace, getting launched.

India Creates History with it’s First Private Space Launch India has entered a new chapter in its space journey after Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket. The launch marked the first time an Indian private company placed payloads into orbit, underscoring the rapid growth of the nation’s … Read more