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Skyroot Aerospace is poised to launch Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, on July 18 from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre., Science, Times Now

The made-in-India Vikram-1 will take off at 11:30 am on July 18. Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana called the flight approval a big moment for India.

Skyroot Aerospace's upcoming Vikram-1 Test Flight-1, scheduled to launch from Sriharikota, will carry a unique payload--a handwritten postcard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi featuring the words 'Vande Mataram'.

India's private space journey is about to reach a defining moment as Skyroot Aerospace prepares for a landmark launch. From the countdown to the mission's biggest objectives, here's everything you need to know.

Agnikul Cosmos has announced Mission-02 to recover an orbital-class rocket booster and repurpose its upper stage in orbit. The mission would advance reusable launch technology in India as private space companies push lower-cost access to space.

Nearly four years after Vikram-S reached space, Skyroot is preparing for a far more ambitious orbital test with Vikram-1.

Cities in the Netherlands are experimenting with a greener approach to urban surfaces by using grass-filled permeable paving blocks in places where conventional sealed concrete or asphalt might otherwise be used. These specially designed blocks contain open spaces where grass can grow, while gaps in the surface allow rainwater to pass through rather than immediately flowing into drains.

During its maiden mission, the rocket aims to deploy multiple payloads into an orbit of approximately 450 km above Earth, a major technological leap

Skyroot's Vikram-1 will carry Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handwritten "Vande Mataram" postcard on Mission Aagaman. The launch also brings together messages from India's space community, marking a defining moment for private spaceflight.

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