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India's Space Leap: PM Modi Unveils Skyroot's Vikram-I Rocket Amid Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a major step in boosting India's private space industry by inaugurating Skyroot's Infinity Campus. The state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad features 2,00,000 square feet of workspace for rocket development and testing. Modi also unveiled Skyroot's first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, which represents a significant advancement in India's space capabilities. This development positions India as an emerging global space power while creating new opportunities in high-tech sectors.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Skyroot Infinity Campus Unveils Vikram-I Rocket

  • PM Modi virtually inaugurated Skyroot's 2,00,000 sq ft Infinity Campus in Hyderabad
  • Unveiled Vikram-I orbital rocket capable of monthly production
  • Skyroot became first Indian private firm to launch rocket in 2022
  • Facility strengthens India's position as emerging global space power
  • Founded by IIT alumni and former ISRO scientists turned entrepreneurs
  • Marks significant growth in India's domestic aviation and space sectors
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PM Modi inaugurates Indian space start-up Skyroot's Infinity Campus, unveils rocket Vikram-I

PM Modi virtually inaugurates Skyroot's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling the Vikram-I orbital rocket that can build one rocket monthly, boosting India's private space sector.

"India is dreaming big, doing bigger and delivering the best - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, November 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian space start-up Skyroot's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad via video conferencing on Thursday.

PM Modi also unveiled Skyroot's first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, with the capability to launch satellites to orbit. The state-of-the-art facility will have around 2,00,000 square feet of workspace for designing, developing, integrating and testing multiple launch vehicles, with a capacity to build one orbital rocket every month.

Skyroot is India's leading private space company, founded by Pawan Chandana and Bharath Dhaka, both alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology and former ISRO scientists turned entrepreneurs. In November 2022, Skyroot launched its sub-orbital rocket, Vikram-S, becoming the first Indian private company to launch a rocket to space, according to a press release by the PMO.

This is looked at a step towards making India a global space power.

Earlier on Wednesday, PM Modi virtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services' new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad, marking the growth of India's aviation sector at an "unprecedented pace."

PM Modi said that India is dreaming big, doing bigger and delivering the best as he urged investors to come to India as co-creators in the journey of a developed India.

The Prime Minister, who attended the ceremony via video conferencing, said that the upcoming Safran's largest Indian Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park would strengthen India's position as a global MRO hub.

PM Modi said the facility marked a significant step in India's efforts to localise high-value aviation services and will "create opportunities for the youths in the world of high-tech space."

"In the past few years, India's aviation sector has advanced at an unprecedented pace. Today, India is among the fastest-growing domestic aviation markets in the world. Our domestic market is now the third-largest globally. The aspirations of the people of India are reaching the skies," PM Modi said.

PM Modi noted that India historically depended on overseas facilities, with "85 per cent MRO work done on foreign land," resulting in high costs and long aircraft grounding periods. He said the government was now working to change this situation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hyderabad is becoming India's space hub! 🚀 So proud to see young Indian engineers making global impact. The Vikram series rockets are a testament to our technological capabilities. Hope this creates more high-tech jobs for our youth.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the progress, I hope the government ensures that these facilities benefit ordinary Indians too. Space technology should eventually lead to better communication, weather forecasting, and agricultural benefits for our farmers. The real success will be when this tech reaches the common man.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, this is exactly the kind of innovation India needs. The combination of ISRO expertise and private enterprise is a winning formula. The MRO facility localization is particularly impressive - reducing dependency on foreign countries is crucial for our strategic autonomy.
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Karthik V
Bahut badhiya! 🇮🇳 From being dependent on foreign MRO facilities to building our own orbital rockets - what a transformation! This is the New India we've been waiting for. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Impressive growth story! India's space sector is showing remarkable progress. The fact that domestic aviation market is now third-largest globally speaks volumes about the economic growth. Looking forward to seeing more international collaborations.
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Nisha Z

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