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India's First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram-1 Launch

16 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 17 JUL 2026 — 28 JUL 2026

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Latest · 28 Jul 2026

Prime Minister Modi met with Skyroot Aerospace founders to discuss future space missions and support for India's private space ecosystem.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the launch of India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific launch. It excludes other actions by Skyroot Aerospace, the Indian government, or related parties unless they are direct developments or consequences of the Vikram-1 launch.

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18Jul

NDTV

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 and Mission Aagaman are set to launch, marking India's first privately developed orbital rocket and mission.

NDTV

India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, experienced a 35-minute launch delay on July 18, 2026.

Indian Express

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from Sriharikota.

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 launch team, praising their achievement as a defining moment in India's space journey.

NDTV

On July 17, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched India's first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, from Sriharikota.

NDTV

India's first private space rocket, Vikram-1, successfully launched from Sriharikota after a brief hold, marking a significant milestone for the country's private space sector.

NDTV

Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch its first private orbital-class rocket by August 4th, marking a significant milestone in India's burgeoning space economy.

The Hindu

On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, carrying payloads including a postcard from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Al Jazeera

India successfully launched its first private-sector orbital rocket, Vikram-1, marking the country as the third to achieve this through private enterprise.

The Hindu

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, is scheduled to launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on July 18th.

Indian Express

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket, marking India's first private orbital rocket mission.

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