Indian Space sector

July 18, 2026 12:57 PM

Skyroot launches India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 from Sriharikota

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, becoming the country's first private company to attempt an orbital launch and marking a major milestone for India's commercial space sector. The rocket lifted off from the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, under Mission Aagaman. "LIFT-OFF! Vikram-1 has left the pad at Sriharik...

June 14, 2026 4:43 PM

India’s space economy set to touch USD 45 billion in next decade: Jitendra Singh

India’s space economy is expected to grow nearly five-fold to USD 40–45 billion over the next decade, driven by policy reforms, increasing private sector participation and a rapidly expanding startup ecosystem, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Addressing the media during the RISE Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, Dr Singh said India's transformation in the space sector reflects a broader shift in which science and technology...

August 22, 2025 4:51 PM

Govt support, PM’s guidance helping India’s private space sector grow: Industry experts

The Government’s proactive policies and strategic support, along with direct guidance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have built a strong foundation for India’s private space ecosystem to thrive, industry experts said on Friday. Indian private space companies are now at the forefront of innovation in launch capabilities, satellite technologies, and downstream applications, driving rapid growth and boosting India’s global competitiveness. This was the message from industry leaders as I...

June 25, 2025 4:22 PM

PM Modi’s space reforms mark a key turning point, sector may hit $40B in 10 years: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to open up the space sector to private players as a “turning point” that sparked a “miraculous” transformation. He projected that the sector could grow to USD 40–45 billion in a decade, and added that experiments conducted by astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during the Axiom-4 mission will help prepare for future Indian space missions, including Chandrayaan-4 and the Bharat Space Statio...

April 15, 2025 1:54 PM

India’s elite leap: How PM Modi’s vision is propelling India into the global big league

Over the past decade, India has undergone a remarkable transformation that has reshaped its global standing—from being seen as a developing nation with potential to emerging as a formidable powerhouse across sectors like defence, space, and advanced technologies. At the heart of this transformation is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategic vision that has placed self-reliance, innovation, and indigenous development at the center of national policy. Through flagship initiatives such as Atm...