18-Jul-2026 12:42:30
Skyroot's Vikram-1 Successfully Reaches Space, Marking Historic Private Space Milestone
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, becoming the first Indian private company to place a rocket into space. The mission, named "Aagaman", carried the Cosmic Bloom payload and achieved all key mission objectives, validating Skyroot's orbital launch capabilities. The achievement marks a major milestone for India's rapidly growing private space sector following recent policy reforms. Founded in 2018, Skyroot has emerged as a leading private space startup, with Vikram-1 paving the way for future commercial satellite launches.