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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.

India's Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, as part of 'Mission Aagaman' to test technologies and expand commercial space capabilities. The rocket placed payloads into a 450 km orbit, making India the third nation to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise.