Skyroot targets July 18 launch of India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1

Hyderabad-based unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is targeting July 18 for the maiden launch of its Vikram-1 rocket, marking India’s first attempt by a private company to place a payload into orbit.The mission, named Aagaman, will lift off from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota. Authorities have issued the required airspace and maritime notices, clearing the launch window.The flight will serve as the first