Sriharikota (AP), July 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the launch of Vikram-1, rocket, India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, was a historic new frontier in India’s space journey.
He said this mission highlights the talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit of the country’s youth and also shows how India’s space-sector reforms are unlocking new opportunities for innovation and enterprise.
In a post on X ahead of the lift off from the SHAR Range Sriharikota, Mr Modi wrote “A historic new frontier for India’s space journey!”
“At 11:30 AM today, Skyroot Aerospace will undertake the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed launch vehicle. This four-stage rocket is designed to provide rapid and on-demand launch services. This mission highlights the talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit of our youth. It also shows how our space-sector reforms are unlocking new opportunities for innovation and enterprise”, he said.
“My best wishes to the entire Skyroot Aerospace team for a successful launch. May Vikram-1 soar high, create history and inspire a generation of innovators”, the Prime Minister said, tagging the photos of the rocket stacked in the First Launch Pad at the Indian spaceport. .
“I urge all Indians, especially my young friends, to follow this historic mission and join in wishing Team Skyroot success using #IndiaWithVikram1”, he added.
