India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand
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India launched its first privately built orbital rocket, the Vikram-1, built by Skyroot Aerospace, on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The rocket is designed to carry small satellites into low-Earth orbit. This event marks a significant milestone for India's ambitions in the global space economy, as private space startups expand their presence.
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Vikram-1 rocket developed by Skyroot Aerospace
The rocket is named Vikram-1 and built by Skyroot Aerospace.
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The launch marks a significant step for India in the global space economy.
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- Maiden flight from Satish Dhawan Space Centre
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Loaded language removedIndia’s first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy. The Vikram-1 rocket, built by Skyroot Aerospace and designed to carry small satellites into low-Earth orbit, took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota amid loud cheers.
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The launch marks a significant step for India in the global space economy.
OpinionIndia launched its first privately built orbital rocket on Saturday.
South China Morning PostThe rocket is named Vikram-1 and built by Skyroot Aerospace.
South China Morning PostVikram-1 is designed to carry small satellites into low-Earth orbit.
South China Morning PostThe launch took place at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
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