Skyroot Aerospace to Launch Gold and Diamonds Aboard India's Smallest Rocket

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Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace is set to make history by sending gold and diamonds into space aboard India's smallest rocket. The mission represents a significant milestone for Skyroot, which holds the distinction of being India's youngest space technology unicorn. The company is currently valued at over $1.1 billion, underscoring its rapid rise in the private space sector. This launch marks yet another pioneering achievement for the Hyderabad-based firm in India's growing commercial space industry.

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