PM Modi unveils Vikram-I, India's first privately built orbital rocket
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Infinity Campus of Indian space start-up Skyroot in Hyderabad via video conferencing on Thursday. He also unveiled the company's first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, capable of launching satellites into orbit. The cutting-edge facility will cover some 200,000 square feet and has the capacity to build one orbital rocket every month.
Company profile
Skyroot: A leader in India's private space sector
Skyroot, a leading name in India's private space sector, was founded by IIT alumni and former ISRO scientists Pawan Chandana and Bharath Dhaka. The company made history in November 2022 when it launched Vikram-S, a sub-orbital rocket. This marked the first time an Indian private firm had successfully launched a rocket into space. The achievement is seen as a major step toward establishing India as a global space power.
Aviation growth
PM Modi's vision for India's aviation sector
"In the past few years, India's aviation sector has advanced at an unprecedented pace. Today, India is among the fastestgrowing domestic aviation markets in the world," Modi said. "Our domestic market is now the third-largest globally. The aspirations of the people of India are reaching the skies." On Wednesday, Modi virtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services's new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad.
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'Significant leap forward for India's space sector'
Speaking at the inauguration of Skyroot’s Infinity Campus. It is a significant leap forward for India’s space sector and its future. @SkyrootA https://t.co/EcLEWEcdIx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 27, 2025