Skyroot Aerospace Makes History with Vikram-1: India's First Private Orbital Rocket Launch

India has marked a historic milestone with Skyroot Aerospace's successful launch of Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket. The mission, 'Mission Aagaman,' executed from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, makes India the third country with private orbital launch capability.

Advisor to Gujarat Council on Science and Technology, Narottam Sahoo, hailed the launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, marking a significant milestone in the nation's space efforts. Sahoo emphasized that this initiative is rewriting history, blending innovative technologies.

Developed by space startup Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-1 successfully reached orbit, showcasing materials produced entirely through 3D printing and carbon fibre technology. The 24-meter rocket, designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO), hit a 450-km orbit, marking India's foray into the private orbital launch sector.

The groundbreaking mission, 'Mission Aagaman,' initiated from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, featured a range of payloads, including a lab-grown diamond and a handwritten postcard from Prime Minister Modi. It underscores India's third position globally in private orbital launch capability, creating waves in the industry.