New Delhi, July 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the founders of Skyroot Aerospace following the successful achievement of the Vikram-1 mission, recognising their contribution to India’s growing private space ecosystem.
PM @narendramodi meets @SkyrootA founders after Vikram-1 success, hails India's growing private space ecosystemhttps://t.co/UMlS8m5DpI
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 28, 2026
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The Prime Minister praised the team’s efforts in advancing space technology and highlighted the important role of startups in shaping India’s future in the global space industry.
The success of Vikram-1 reflects the growing capabilities of Indian entrepreneurs and innovators in developing advanced space solutions. It also marks a significant step towards encouraging greater private participation in the country’s space programme.
The interaction highlighted how young companies are bringing fresh ideas, technology, and innovation to the sector, creating new opportunities in areas such as launch vehicles, satellite technology, and space-based services.
India’s private space sector has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, supported by policy reforms and increasing collaboration between government agencies and private enterprises.
The milestone achieved by Skyroot Aerospace underlines India’s ambition to build a strong, competitive, and innovation-driven space ecosystem with a greater presence in the global space economy.
