SS Rajamouli celebrates Skyroot Aerospace's Historic Vikram-1 launch, says this is what 'young India is capable of'
Mumbai, July 19
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli celebrated a historic milestone in India's space journey as he congratulated Skyroot Aerospace for the successful launch of Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket.
Taking to social media, the acclaimed director praised the Hyderabad-based team behind the achievement and highlighted the young minds who made the ambitious mission possible. Calling it a proud moment for the nation, Rajamouli lauded the team's dedication and described the achievement as a reflection of what young India is capable of achieving.
The 'Baahubali' director wrote on his X handle, "From India to orbit! @SkyrootA has scripted history with VIKRAM-1, India's first private rocket to reach orbit, built by a Hyderabad-based team whose average age is just 28... This is what young India is capable of. Immensely proud... Congratulations to the whole team. Jai Hind."
The historic achievement by Skyroot Aerospace also received praise from several South Indian film personalities. Actors including Chiranjeevi and Mahesh Babu congratulated the team for successfully launching Vikram-1.
Extending his wishes, Mahesh Babu wrote, "India reaching for the stars and delivering.... So so proud of our young team at Skyroot Aerospace from Hyderabad... #Vikram1 reaching orbit on its very first mission is a testament to the brilliance and perseverance of our private space sector...!! Congratulations to @SkyrootA and every single person who poured their heart into this achievement..."
Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital-class rocket, was launched on July 18. Developed by Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace, the historic maiden test flight-dubbed 'Mission Aagaman'-lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Vikram-1 has been developed to deploy small satellites weighing up to 350 kg into low Earth orbit (LEO). During its first mission, the rocket is planned to place a payload into a 450-km orbit with a 60-degree inclination.
— IANS
Reader Comments
So proud to see a Hyderabad-based startup achieving this! Vikram-1's success is a testament to how far India has come in space technology. Hope this inspires more young engineers to dream big. Well done Skyroot Aerospace! 🌟
Kudos to the team, but let's not forget the role of ISRO in nurturing such talent. The private sector is growing, but we need continued government support for more such achievements. Still, a proud moment indeed! 👏
This is the kind of news that makes you feel patriotic without any drama. Average age 28! Imagine what these young minds will achieve when they're 40. India's space sector is on fire 🔥🔥 Jai Hind, Skyroot Aerospace!
Wow, just wow! 🚀 The name "Vikram-1" itself is a tribute to India's space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. That the team is so young and achieved this is incredible. More power to the private sector in space exploration! Proud to be Indian.
As someone who follows space news globally, this is exciting! India's private space sector is maturing fast. Vikram-1's capability to deploy 350 kg to LEO is significant. The global space community is taking note. Great work, Skyroot! 🌏
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