Skyroot Aerospace is scheduled to attempt India’s first launch of a privately developed orbital-class rocket on July 18, as private firms take a larger role in the country’s space program.

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 test flight on July 18 marks India's private sector entry into the global launch market.

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, will launch on July 18, 2026, from Sriharikota.

Skyroot Aerospace will launch Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from Sriharikota at 11:30 AM IST on July 18 on mission ‘Aagaman’.CEO Pawan Kumar…