Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:17am on 18 Jul 2026,Saturday India
India achieved a landmark milestone in its space journey as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The maiden mission, named Mission Aagaman, carried multiple technology demonstration payloads into low Earth orbit, proving the capabilities of India's growing private space sector. The successful launch marks a new chapter in commercial space exploration, strengthening collaboration between ISRO and private companies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team, calling the achievement a proud moment that showcases India's innovation and the rising global potential of its private space industry. (PC: Skyroot)
