Vikram-1 Becomes India's First Private Orbital Rocket
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket reached orbit on July 18, 2026, becoming India's first privately built orbital launch vehicle to succeed under Mission Aagaman.
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Skyroot Aerospace Raises $60M, Hits $1.1B Valuation
Skyroot Aerospace has raised $60 million co-led by Sherpalo Ventures and GIC, reaching a $1.1 billion valuation to become India's first spacetech unicorn. The Hyderabad-based startup will use the funds to launch Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket designed to deploy small satellites.
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Skyroot’s Vikram-1 lifts India’s private space ambitions into orbit
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket reached orbit on July 18, 2026, becoming India's first privately built orbital launch vehicle to succeed under Mission Aagaman.
1mo ago · 4 min · Technology
Skyroot Aerospace raises $60M, becomes first spacetech unicorn from India
Skyroot Aerospace has raised $60 million co-led by Sherpalo Ventures and GIC, reaching a $1.1 billion valuation to become India's first spacetech unicorn. The Hyderabad-based startup will use the funds to launch Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket designed to deploy small satellites.
3mo ago · 2 min · Technology
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