Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh have congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle – Vikram 1.
In a social media post, Mr Radhakrishnan said that this landmark achievement marks a new chapter in India’s space journey. He said it showcases the growing strength of the private space sector, advancing indigenous innovation, and reinforcing India’s emergence as a global space power. The Vice President said the mission also reflects the immense potential of India’s rapidly expanding space economy. He extended his best wishes to the entire team at Skyroot Aerospace and everyone associated with this remarkable achievement.
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar described the successful launch of the Vikram1 rocket as historic. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said this is a reflection of what can be achieved when the innovation and entrepreneurial drive of India’s youth are backed by the bold reforms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a social media post, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju described this as a proud milestone for India’s space journey. He highlighted that this achievement reflects the strength of India’s space sector reforms, homegrown innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
In a social media post, Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said the mission marks a major milestone for India’s expanding private space sector. He added this reflects the nation’s growing capabilities in space technology and rising Space economy. The minister highlighted that this achievement is another significant step towards strengthening India’s position as a global space power.
