India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, making India only the third nation after the United States and China to have a private company capable of launching a rocket into orbit.

Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 will become India’s first private orbital rocket to attempt a launch from Sriharikota on July 18 with four technology payloads. | India News

Skyroot Aerospace is set to make history by launching India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket on Saturday, marking a breakthrough for the nation's space sector.

India's first private rocket, Vikram-1, successfully launches into orbit, marking a milestone for the private space sector.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Skyroot Aerospace's upcoming Vikram-1 launch. This mission marks India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. The four-stage…

India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, is set for launch on July 18. This mission, named Mission Aagaman, marks a significant step for India's private space…