Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 Becomes India's First Private Rocket to Reach Orbit

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, placing four technology demonstration satellites into low-Earth orbit. The rocket featured advanced carbon-composite structures and a restartable liquid-fuelled upper stage. The mission marks a landmark moment in the opening of India's space sector to private enterprise. The successful flight validates the country's growing capabilities in developing commercial orbital launch vehicles.