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Modi's Message Blasts Off on Indian Rocket
17 Jul
Summary
- PM Modi's message will travel into space on Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket.
- Skyroot Aerospace is a leading Indian startup from the reformed private space sector.
- The Vikram-1 mission aims to place satellites into orbit for global clients.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message, "Vande Mataram," is set to launch into space on Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. This journey symbolizes the success of India's private space sector reforms, initiated under Modi's leadership.
The Hyderabad-based startup, Skyroot Aerospace, exemplifies the growth spurred by opening the space sector to private enterprise. The Vikram-1 mission, named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, aims to place satellites into orbit for clients worldwide.
Following the success of the Vikram-S suborbital flight in 2022, Vikram-1 represents a more ambitious orbital launch capability. This endeavor positions Skyroot among a select group of global private space launch providers.
Founded by former ISRO scientists Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, Skyroot Aerospace has developed advanced technologies to make space access affordable and reliable. The company is now India's first private space unicorn.
