PM Modi Hails Successful Launch of Vikram-1
PM says private sector's growing role is opening new frontiers in India's space journey
- PM Modi congratulates Skyroot Aerospace on Vikram-1 launch.
- Calls mission a defining moment for India’s space sector.
- Says private participation is accelerating innovation.
- Launch expected to inspire young innovators across the country.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 18th July: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, describing the mission as a defining moment in India’s space journey and a major milestone for the country’s private space sector.
Speaking to the Skyroot Aerospace team after the successful launch, the Prime Minister lauded their achievement and said the growing participation of private enterprises is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation in India’s space ecosystem.
“This is a defining moment in India’s space journey. The growing participation of our private sector is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation,” Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister said the success of Vikram-1 would inspire a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to dream bigger and pursue technological excellence.
“This achievement will encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly,” he added.
The successful launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, marks a significant milestone in the country’s expanding commercial space programme and reflects the increasing role of private industry following reforms in the space sector.
