Skyroot Vikram-1 to launch on 18 July. Sriharikota gallery opens registrations
Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch its Vikram-1 rocket from India's Sriharikota space center on July 18. This mission marks a significant milestone for India's private space sector as the company's second orbital attempt.
Why it matters
The launch represents the growing capability of private startups in the global space industry and India's expanding role in commercial space exploration.
New Delhi: Vikram-1, India’s first private rocket by Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace, is set to take off on 18 July at 11:30 am . The four-stage rocket is set to launch from ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. The launch date was confirmed by the ISRO SDSC website, which opened registrations for the viewing gallery Thursday .
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