'Historic new frontier': PM Modi hails 'talent of youth' ahead of Skyroot's maiden orbital attempt with Vikram-1 launch
Skyroot Aerospace prepares for the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the mission as 'a historic new frontier' for India's space programme.
Vikram-1 is a four-stage, 24-metre rocket built with carbon-composite structure, designed for payloads up to 350 kg into 450-km Low Earth Orbit.
The maiden flight, Mission Aagaman, will deploy multiple technology demonstration payloads from Indian and international customers including Grahaa S.
This mission marks the first time an Indian private company attempts an orbital launch with an independently developed vehicle.
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