India's Skyroot Launches Vikram 1 in First Private Orbital Rocket Mission The quiet dawn launch of Vikram 1 from Sriharikota marked a significant milestone for Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace, underscoring the country's growing private sector presence in space exploration.
The success of this maiden orbital mission highlights India's ambitious plans to tap into the lucrative global commercial launch market.
Skyroot is one of several startups that have emerged since India liberalized its space sector in 2020.