Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 18 : The successful launch of India’s first private rocket Vikram-S by Hyderabad-based Space startup Skyroot Aerospace marked the beginning of a new, a new “Prarambh’ (begnning) in the journey of the Indian Space sector, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said.
Talking to reporters after the successful mission of Vikram-S, which met all the flight parementers after a perfect lift off from the SHAR Range, Jitendra Singh said “Today is a historic day, which marks the beginning of a new dawn – a new ‘Prarambh’ in the journey of India’s Space sector.”
“This success bears testimony to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for opening up the space sector for private stakeholders in June 2020 that has enabled unlocking of the immense potential of the Indian Space Sector”, he said.
It is a major step forward by India to developing its Space ecosystem and to emerge as the leader in new space frontiers, he added.
“This is indeed a turning point in India’s start up moment. My heartiest congratulations to Team Skyroot, ISRO and IN-SPACe for accomplishing this commendable feat in a reasonably short period of time,” Jitendra Singh said.
In the last two years 100 start ups have come in the space sector and have registered with the space agency. The private space sector participation will supplement ISRO capacities.
Of the 100 startups at least 10 were working on developing satellites and rockets.
“India’s ascent has already begun in the Indian private space sector”, he said.
