India launches first private rocket into space
Developed by Skyroot Aerospace
“Turning point for start-ups”: India launches first private rocket
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New Delhi. The Indian state space organization Isro has launched a rocket developed by a local private company into space for the first time. The mission “Prarambh” (English: “Beginning”), which was launched from the space center in Sriharikota, was successful, Isro said on Twitter on Friday. The Vikram-S rocket, weighing 545 kilos and six meters long, was developed by the Indian start-up Skyroot Aerospace, reported the local television station NDTV. As planned, you have reached a height of 89.5 kilometers.
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Minister speaks of “historic landmark”
In 2020, the Indian government changed regulations and allowed private companies to use the infrastructure of the space agency Isro. Cooperation with start-ups and generally with the private sector should also be encouraged.
Indian Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, who was present at Friday’s rocket launch, called the mission a “historic landmark” and a turning point for Indian start-ups.
India is known for launching satellites into space relatively cheaplyalso for other countries.
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