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Vikram-1 Achieves Historic Launch

  • 20 Jul 2026

On 18th July 2026, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, successfully placed multiple payloads into Low Earth Orbit, marking a major milestone in India's private space programme.

Key Points

  • Mission Aagaman: The maiden orbital mission, named "Mission Aagaman", successfully deployed multiple technology demonstration payloads into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
  • Global Milestone: India became the third country where a privately developed launch vehicle has successfully achieved orbital capability.
  • Launch Vehicle: Vikram-1 is a multi-stage, all-carbon composite rocket powered by 3D-printed engines and high-thrust solid-fuel rocket boosters.
  • Payload Capacity: The launch vehicle is designed to carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg into Low Earth Orbit.
  • Mission Objective: The test flight validated the rocket's propulsion, avionics, guidance, navigation and control systems, while generating valuable flight data for future missions.