Isro targets seven launches this fiscal, next mission set within two months
ISRO plans seven space launches this fiscal year, following the successful orbital launch of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. The achievement marks a significant milestone for India's private space sector and its 'Bharat 2047' vision.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is planning at least seven launches during the current financial year, with its next mission scheduled to take place within the next two months, Isro chairman V Narayanan said on Saturday.Speaking at a press conference after the successful maiden orbital launch of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket, Narayanan said two satellites are already fully built, while another five to six are in the final stages of integration."This financial year, we have targeted at least seven launches.
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