Modi cheers young Skyroot team after Vikram-1 rocket launch, calls it India's pride
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Skyroot Aerospace team on the successful launch of their Vikram-1 rocket at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The young team, with an average age of 28 years, celebrated after receiving a call from Modi, who praised them for making India proud and noted that a handwritten "Vande Mataram" note sent to space had symbolized national pride. Modi highlighted this as a defining moment in India's space journey, encouraging innovation among youth.
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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