Modi's message soars with Skyroot’s Vikram-1, aiming for orbit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a message on a commemorative card that will fly aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket, which aims to place satellites into orbit for domestic and international clients. The Hyderabad-based startup, benefiting from India’s private space sector reforms initiated by PM Modi, represents a significant milestone in the country's commercial space ambitions. The Vikram-1 mission follows Skyroot's successful 2022 suborbital launch and is expected to establish the company among global private launch providers capable of orbital missions.
19 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
India's first privately-built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, launched by Skyroot Aerospace, marks a significant milestone in the nation's space sector.
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi praised Skyroot Aerospace's young team and indirectly criticized Rahul Gandhi's age during the Monsoon Session.
— Indian Express
Prime Minister Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi's age during his address to Parliament, comparing him to young innovators launching rockets.
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