Skyroot's first launch reached orbit — a feat most space startups only achieve in their pitch decks.
India's first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-S rocket successfully reached orbit on its first flight, a milestone for India's private space sector. The launch from Sriharikota carried a student-built satellite payload, marking the first time an Indian private company achieved orbit.
Source: India's first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch — Ars Science
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