Skyroot Aerospace

Skyroot Aerospace

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace launched its Vikram-1 rocket, marking the first attempt by an Indian private company to place a satellite in orbit, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India, July 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh

Why Skyroot's rocket launch is a turning point for India's space industry

The Vikram-1 rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 6:35 am GMT, leaving behind a plume of fire and smoke, carrying several customer payloads and in-orbit...