Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket reaches 450 km, marking India’s new space era
On Saturday, Skyroot Aerospace launched its Vikram-1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The rocket successfully deposited payloads into low-Earth orbit at 450 km altitude, marking a new era for India’s space sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the achievement and congratulated the founders over phone. The launch had earlier faced a five-minute delay but proceeded smoothly.
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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