A jewellery company from Surat has sent its lotus-shaped lab-grown diamond creation into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 orbital rocket. Crafted over six months using 32 lab-grown diamonds, the unique design marks the first time diamonds from India's diamond hub have reached orbit, highlighting both India's innovation in luxury craftsmanship and the growing capabilities of its private space sector.

Mission Aagaman: 16.95-carat artwork onboard Vikram-1 rocket

India is set to mark a major milestone in its private space journey as Skyroot Aerospace prepares to launch Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, on July 18, 2026. The launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, marking a significant step for India's commercial space sector.

India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for July 18 launch

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