India launches first private rocket into space

Asia-Pacific Business Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:59:48 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Lifting off from an island north of Chennai, the Vikram-1 rocket signals India’s plans to take a larger share of the market for commercial rocket launches.

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Lifting off from an island north of Chennai, the Vikram-1 rocket signals India’s plans to take a larger share of the market for commercial rocket launches.

Sources: DW