Modi to unveil India's first privately built orbital rocket tomorrow
26 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil Vikram-I, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, on Thursday.

The event will take place via video conferencing at 11:00am and also mark the inauguration of Skyroot Aerospace's new facility, the Infinity Campus.

Located in Hyderabad, this state-of-the-art complex is dedicated to designing, developing, integrating and testing various launch vehicles.

Infinity Campus: A hub for rocket production
Facility details

The Infinity Campus spans over 200,000 square feet and can produce one orbital rocket every month.

This facility will help Skyroot Aerospace ramp up production as it looks to strengthen India's private space sector with the Vikram-I rocket.

The launch vehicle is capable of placing satellites into orbit, marking a major milestone in India's space capabilities.

Skyroot Aerospace: Pioneers of India's private space sector
Company profile

Skyroot Aerospace, the company behind Vikram-I, is a pioneer in India's private space sector.

It was founded by IIT alumni and ex-ISRO scientists Pawan Chandana and Bharath Dhaka.

The company made history in November 2022 when it launched Vikram-S, a sub-orbital rocket that became India's first privately developed rocket to reach space.

Vikram-I's launch signifies growth in India's private space sector
Milestone achievement

The launch of Vikram-I and the establishment of the Infinity Campus highlight the growing role of private players in India's space exploration.

It marks a new era of collaboration between government agencies and private companies, strengthening the nation's position in the global space arena.

This development is expected to spur technological advancement and economic growth, furthering India's ambitions as a leading global space power.