July 20, 2026 3:56 PM

Reforms, progress and liftoff: India’s space sector enters a new era with launch of Vikram-1

India's space sector is entering a transformative phase as years of policy reforms and institutional support begin to reshape the country's space ecosystem. The launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle by Skyroot Aerospace, became a defining milestone in this journey, reflecting the growing role of private enterprise in a sector that was once dominated by government-led missions. The launch comes against the backdrop of the Government of India's sweeping refo...

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...

July 18, 2026 11:22 AM

Skyroot to launch first private orbital mission Vikram-1, PM Modi calls it ‘historic frontier’ for India’s space journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the maiden launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, calling it a "historic new frontier" in the country's space journey and a reflection of the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of India's youth. In a post on X ahead of the launch, PM Modi said the four-stage rocket, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, is designed to provide rapid and on-demand launch services. "A historic new frontier for India's ...