Diamond jewellery, microart cast in shape of 18K gold rocket among payloads to be launched by Vikram-1

India's private space company Skyroot Aerospace is preparing to launch its Vikram-1 rocket, which will carry a mix of technology demonstration payloads and artistic tributes. The mission includes international payloads and unique items like diamond jewellery and micro-sculptures of Indian scientific icons.
A diamond jewellery creation mounted on an aluminium base plate and a miniaturised artwork cast in the shape of a rocket using 18K gold are among the payloads which will be launched by India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1.
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