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India launches first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1

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India has successfully launched its first privately developed orbital rocket, the Vikram-1, marking a significant advancement for the nation's burgeoning space sector. Developed by Skyroot Aerospace, the rocket is capable of carrying payloads up to 350kg into low-Earth orbit. This maiden flight from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre was lauded by industry officials and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a pivotal moment for India's ambitions in the global space economy. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand

    India’s first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy. The Vikram-1 rocket, built by Skyroot Aerospace and designed to carry sma…

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