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Skyroot Aerospace reaches orbit on first Vikram-1 launch

Published on July 18, 2026

Skyroot Vikram-1 launch

Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket successfully lifted off on its inaugural flight July 18, becoming the first commercial Indian rocket to reach orbit.

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