PM Modi Inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, Unveils India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram-I

Hyderabad, Nov 27:
In a major boost to India’s private space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity Campus and unveiled the country’s first privately-built orbital rocket, Vikram-I.

The event marks a historic leap for India’s growing commercial space industry, positioning the nation as a strong player in the global small-satellite launch market.

🚀 What PM Modi Inaugurated

Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, a world-class 2-lakh sq ft facility in Hyderabad, will serve as the company’s headquarters for:

Rocket design
Integration
Testing
Full-scale manufacturing

The facility is capable of producing one orbital launch vehicle per month, making it one of the fastest-scaling private rocket factories in Asia.

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🔧 Vikram-I: India’s First Private Orbital Rocket

Alongside the campus launch, PM Modi also unveiled Vikram-I, Skyroot’s first full orbital-class rocket.

Key capabilities include:

Ability to place small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Fully developed by a private Indian startup
Built with carbon composites and advanced propulsion systems
Aimed at fast, affordable commercial launches

The rocket’s maiden orbital mission is planned for early 2026, potentially placing India among nations with private orbital-launch capabilities.

Why This Matters for India

Strengthens India’s private space ecosystem after the success of Vikram-S in 2022
Attracts global customers for small-satellite launches
Supports the government’s push for private participation in space
Boosts Hyderabad’s status as a global space-tech hub

PM Modi praised Skyroot, saying the project reflects “youth power reaching new heights”, and highlighted the growing global confidence in India’s space-tech innovation.

🔭 What’s Next

Skyroot is now preparing for its first orbital launch campaign. The Infinity Campus is expected to accelerate production, testing, and deployment of future launch vehicles in the Vikram series.

With this milestone, India steps closer to becoming a major global player in commercial space launches.

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