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Skyroot’s orbital launch: India’s own SpaceX is born, startup to give country another option to Isro for satellite launches

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  1. Skyroot Aerospace launched India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, reaching low Earth orbit.

  2. The rocket deployed six payloads for various applications.

  3. The launch is a milestone for India's private space sector and its global market ambitions.

  4. Other Indian space startups are expected to accelerate their orbital rocket programs following this success.

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Sahu Jain family

Times Group

Bennett, Coleman & Co. (Sahu Jain family)

India's largest newspaper group by circulation.

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