India's space sector has entered a historic new era after the successful maiden launch of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket. The landmark mission marks a major milestone for India's rapidly expanding private space ecosystem and strengthens the country's ambitions to become a global space powerhouse. In an exclusive interview, IN-SPACe Chairman Dr. Pawan Goenka explains how the Vikram-1 mission will reshape India's commercial space industry, increase launch capabilities, boost private participation, and help achieve the ambitious target of growing India's space economy from $8-9 billion to $44 billion over the coming years.


Vikram-1 Success Marks New Era for India's Space Economy | IN-SPACe Chairman Exclusive

India has created history as Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The landmark mission marks a major milestone for India's rapidly growing private space sector. Developed by former ISRO scientists, Vikram-1 successfully progressed through multiple flight stages, crossed the 100 km Kármán Line, ignited all stages as planned, and moved toward deploying its payloads into orbit. The mission demonstrates India's expanding capabilities in commercial space launches and opens new opportunities for startups, universities, and global satellite customers.

Vikram-1 launch success: India’s first private rocket reaches space | skyroot creates history

India has achieved a historic milestone in space exploration as Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The successful liftoff marks a major breakthrough for India's rapidly growing private space industry following the government's space sector reforms. The four-stage Vikram-1 rocket completed key mission objectives, including successful ignition, stage separation, and payload fairing separation, while carrying multiple payloads toward orbit. The mission places India among leading nations encouraging private participation in space launches and commercial space exploration.

Skyroot Aerospace launches Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket, successfully lifts off