Modi Congratulates Skyroot on Historic Vikram-1 Success
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Skyroot Aerospace following the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, calling the mission a landmark achievement for India's rapidly evolving space ecosystem.
In a message shared on social media, Modi said, 'Congratulations to Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1. This is a defining milestone for India's space journey and a proud moment for every Indian.'
The Prime Minister said the successful mission reflects the confidence, innovation and determination of India's young scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs. He said the achievement marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards becoming a global leader in space technology.
Modi praised the Skyroot Aerospace team for transforming an ambitious vision into reality and said the launch highlights the remarkable progress made by India's private space sector following the government's space sector reforms.
He also acknowledged ISRO's role in supporting private companies and startups, saying the collaboration between the national space agency and emerging space enterprises is helping create a vibrant and globally competitive space ecosystem.
The Prime Minister said the success of Vikram-1 will inspire more young Indians to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation while strengthening India's position in the global commercial space industry. He added that the mission demonstrates the country's growing capability to innovate, build and launch world-class space technologies through close collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Vikram-1 was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. The mission is widely regarded as a historic milestone for the country's rapidly expanding private space industry and is expected to encourage greater innovation and investment in the sector.
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