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India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand
India’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, launched successfully on Saturday, developed by Skyroot Aerospace. The rocket aims to carry small satellites into low-Earth orbit, marking progress in India’s pursuit of a larger share in the global space economy.
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