Marking a significant moment for India’s private space exploration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s advanced Infinity Campus and the Vikram-I orbital rocket. The sprawling 200,000-square-foot facility is equipped for the end-to-end development of launch vehicles, encompassing design, development, integration, and testing. In his virtual address, Prime Minister Modi lauded this as an ‘unprecedented’ step, highlighting the substantial progress of India’s private space sector. He described the Infinity Campus as a powerful symbol of India’s modern approach, its culture of innovation, and the immense potential of its young population. The Prime Minister reminisced about India’s space odyssey, tracing its journey from modest beginnings with limited resources to becoming a global leader in creating highly dependable launch vehicles. He asserted that India’s space expertise is increasingly attracting international interest, positioning the country as a favored destination for global investors in the rapidly growing space industry. With the global space economy set for exponential growth, the opportunities for India’s youth are vast. Skyroot, founded by accomplished aerospace professionals, has already established itself with the groundbreaking launch of the Vikram-S sub-orbital rocket.
