Science & TechPrelims + Mains
Vikram-1: India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 lifted off from Sriharikota on 18 July 2026 and reached a 450 km low Earth orbit, making India the third country with private orbital launch capability. Complete UPSC analysis of the vehicle, Mission Aagaman payloads, ISRO and IN-SPACe support, and India's space sector reforms.
