Making history: Watch Vikram-1, India's 1st private orbital rocket, launch early on July 18
Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission marks a significant milestone for India's commercial spaceflight sector.
Why it matters
The success of this launch could establish India as a major player in the global commercial small-satellite launch market.
Launches & Spacecraft Making history: Watch Vikram-1, India's 1st private orbital rocket, launch early on July 18 News By Mike Wall Published 17 July 2026 Liftoff is scheduled for 2 a.m. ET on Saturday (July 18).
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