Why Skyroot's Vikram-1 Launch Could Be A Turning Point For India's Private Space Sector

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace will launch its Vikram-1 rocket on July 18 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission marks India’s first private attempt to place payloads into orbit. CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana said, "This is a major milestone as India's ambition is to be a $44 billion market globally."