As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success
Skyroot Aerospace has successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket, marking India's first private orbital rocket launch. While the mission is a significant milestone, the company faces ongoing challenges in scaling production and competing in the global small-satellite market.
India had its first private orbital rocket launch at 12.05 p.m. on July 18. So far, all orbital rockets India had launched as part of its space programme had been state-funded and led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace changed that by launching its small-satellite launch vehicle Vikram-1 to a low-earth orbit. The mission has been dubbed ‘Aagaman’, Hindi for ‘arrival’.
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