Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the team of Skyroot Aerospace for the successful launch of Vikram-1, highlighting the advancement of India’s private space sector. He expressed confidence that this achievement would inspire young innovators nationwide. PM Modi personally spoke with the team and commended their efforts on social media platform X.
During a phone call with Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana and Co-founder Bharat Daka post-launch, PM Modi lauded the team for placing six payloads, including two satellites, into a 450-km low-Earth orbit using India’s first privately-developed orbital launch vehicle. He emphasized the importance of private sector participation in driving innovation and opening new horizons.
The Prime Minister, after watching the launch, praised the youthful team for their dedication and success. He congratulated the founders, expressing his belief that their accomplishment would motivate more young individuals to engage in such endeavors. PM Modi also conveyed his best wishes to the team for their future missions, hoping for continued success and progress.
PM Modi hailed the mission as a symbol of India’s self-reliance, showcasing the nation’s ability to achieve significant technological milestones in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Chandana, in conversation with the Prime Minister, highlighted that the rocket was entirely designed and produced within India, demonstrating the country’s technological prowess.
