India's First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram-1 Set for Launch with Innovative Tech
At 11.30 am today, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 and Mission Aagaman are set to launch from Sriharikota. This marks India's first privately developed orbital rocket and mission by a private company, featuring innovations like an all-carbon composite structure, a fully 3D-printed engine, space debris removal tech, and cultural payloads including micro sculptures of scientific icons, a lab-grown diamond, and the Prime Minister's message.
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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