Dr Jitendra Singh stated that the successful launch of Vikram-1 also highlights the rapid expansion of India’s space economy. He noted that the number of space startups in the country has grown from only a handful to more than 400, underscoring the significant progress achieved following the opening of the sector to private participation.
The Minister said the successful Vikram-1 mission reinforces India’s growing position as a global player in the space economy while showcasing the nation’s increasing capabilities in commercial launch services and advanced space technology. He emphasized that the achievement reflects the confidence and innovation emerging from India’s expanding private space ecosystem.
Congratulating Skyroot Aerospace on the successful mission, Dr Jitendra Singh said the landmark achievement was made possible by the reforms introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open India’s space sector to private participation. He said the success of Vikram-1 stands as a testament to the effectiveness of those reforms and marks another significant step in strengthening India’s presence in the global space industry.
The successful launch of Vikram-1 represents a significant milestone for India’s space programme, highlighting the growing collaboration between the government and private industry while reinforcing the country’s ambitions to become a leading force in the global space economy and commercial space launch services.
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