Skyroot's Vikram-1 marks India's first private orbital launch vehicle milestone
India's space programme has long been dominated by ISRO, with private companies limited to supplying components and supporting state-led missions. Orbital launches had remained exclusively in government hands until recently. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 has changed this dynamic by becoming the first orbital launch vehicle developed and operated by an Indian private company. The milestone signals a significant shift in India's space ecosystem, opening the door to greater private sector participation in launches.
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