India’s private space race is heating up as Skyroot Aerospace gears up for the maiden orbital launch of its Vikram-1 rocket between July 12 and August 4, 2026. Dubbed ‘Mission Aagaman,’ this launch aims to showcase India’s indigenous orbital launch capabilities. The seven-storey rocket, built with advanced composite materials and 3D-printed engines, will carry small satellites to low Earth orbit, marking a significant step for the nation’s burgeoning spacetech sector.
