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Vikram-1 Private Rocket
May 5 , 2026
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- India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, was flagged off.
- The rocket has been developed by Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace.
- Vikram-1 is a three-stage carbon-composite launch vehicle with advanced 3D-printed engines and uses both solid and liquid propulsion systems.
- It is capable of carrying up to 350 kg payload to Low Earth Orbit and is recognised as India’s first privately built orbital launch vehicle.
- The maiden launch is scheduled for June 2026 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh.
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