Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Filmmaker SS Rajamouli celebrated a historic milestone in India’s space journey as he congratulated Skyroot Aerospace for the successful launch of Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket. Taking to social media, the acclaimed director praised the Hyderabad-based team behind the achievement and highlighted the young minds who made the ambitious mission possible. Calling it a proud moment for the nation, Rajamouli lauded the team’s dedication a…
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Hyderabad, July 19 (IANS) Telugu star Mahesh Babu has joined scores of Indians in congratulating the team of Skyroot Aerospace for successfully launching Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, saying India was reaching for the stars and delivering. Taking to his social media timelines soon after Vikram-1 was successfully launched, Mahesh Babu wrote, “India reaching for the stars and delivering…. So so proud of our young team at Skyroot Aerospace from Hyderabad… #Vi…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the team behind India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram‑1, describing its successful flight as a proud moment showcasing the power of patience, precision and collaborative innovation. In a post on X, LoP Rahul Gandhi extended his best wishes to the young scientists and engineers at Skyroot Aerospace while acknowledging the crucial support extended by ISRO and IN‑SPACe…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The successful flight test of Vikram-1 marks a ‘historic milestone’ for India’s space ecosystem, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said on Saturday, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s private space sector and the increasing role of startups in driving the space economy.Speaking to IANS after the successful test, Dr Narayanan said the achievement demonstrated how India’s space reforms are creating new opportunities for innovation, employment and economic grow…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, Vikram‑1, successfully reaching its designated low Earth orbit proves the country’s emergence as a serious global player, Union MoS, Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.As per the statement from the Department of Space, it stands as a powerful vindication of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to open the country’s space sector to private participation, the ministe…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The successful maiden orbital launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 is a remarkable achievement for India’s growing space ecosystem and reflects the rapid progress of the country’s private space sector, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said on Saturday.Addressing the media after the successful orbital mission, Narayanan said developing an orbital launch vehicle and achieving mission success on the very first attempt within just eight years of the company’s inception was a…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful orbital launch of Vikram-1, saying the landmark mission marks the beginning of a new chapter for India’s private space industry and reflects the true spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.In a post on social media platform X, Gautam Adani said the successful maiden orbital flight of Vikram-1, which achieved all its mission objectives, is a historic milestone for India’s rapidly growin…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Congratulations poured in after Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, calling it a significant step forward in India’s space ecosystem. With the successful launch of Vikram-1, India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey, becoming only the third nation after the United States and China to have a private company capable of launching a rocket into orbit.Vic…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The successful launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 is a proud moment for India and reflects the transformative impact of opening the country’s space sector to private players, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.Speaking to IANS after the successful orbital mission, Dr Singh said it was a moment of pride for every Indian as, for the first time, a private company had successfully launched its own rocket according to plan.”Certainly, this is a mo…
Hyderabad, July 18 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday congratulated Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for the successful launch of Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, calling it a significant step forward in India’s space ecosystem.In a post on X, Reddy said, “Congratulations to Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, a landmark achievement as India’s first pri…