The successful launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 marks a significant milestone for India’s space industry. Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh expressed pride in this achievement, highlighting the impact of opening the space sector to private players. Dr Singh commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to allow private companies to enter the space domain, leading to this historic moment.
Dr Singh emphasized the importance of this achievement, noting that it is the first time a private company in India has launched its own rocket successfully. He credited the government’s initiative to involve private players in the space sector for enabling such progress. Skyroot Aerospace’s successful orbital launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota has set a new precedent in India’s space exploration endeavors.
Congratulating all stakeholders involved, Dr Singh praised Skyroot Aerospace for its groundbreaking accomplishment. He also acknowledged the role of IN-SPACe and ISRO in facilitating this public-private partnership. The minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision in fostering collaboration between the government and private sector in space exploration.
Reflecting on India’s rapid progress in space reforms, Dr Singh highlighted the country’s impressive track record of successful launches within a short span of time. He compared India’s achievements favorably with nations that initiated their space programs much earlier, underscoring the remarkable strides made in a relatively brief period. This latest achievement adds to India’s growing reputation in the global space arena.
