Skyroot Vikram-1 launch: When and how to watch India's first private rocket liftoff

Skyroot Aerospace will launch its Vikram-1 rocket on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:30 am IST. This historic flight from Sriharikota marks India’s first private orbital mission. The company said it will stream the event live on YouTube. This mission aims to place payloads into orbit using advanced 3D-printed engine technology.