ISRO successfully launches first ever private Rocket from Sriharikota

India's first ever private  Vikram Suborbital rocket was launched at 11- 30 from  the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The rocket reached an altitude of 89.5 km with three payloads weighing a total of 83 kilogram.

The rocket safely splashed in the waters of the Bay of Bengal at around 115 km after the lift-off from Sriharikota. Praram, the mission of the rocket has the payloads from Space Kidz India, Bazoomq Armenia and N-Space Tech India and are equipped with sensors for the measurement of acceleration, pressure and others.

Speaking after the launch Union Minister of Space Dr. Jitendra Singh said that it was a new beginning for India's space program. He said that this was a major step ion creating India's own space ecosystem.

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra  Modi for encouraging new missions in Space, Dr.Singh



told that India is fast emerging as a frontline Nation in space.

Pawan Kumar Chowdhury, One of the founder of Sky root,a start up in Space technology said that the vehicle reached the space altitude of 89.5 kms and completed the required mission objective.

Dr.Srimathy Kesan, the founder of Space kids whose payload is funsat told exclusively to AIR that it was a momentous occasion.

The onlookers viewing the launch in Sriharikota had little of the rocket to be seen on air since it is a one stage sub orbital rocket.

The mood in the viewing gallery including Minister Jitendra Singh was exuberant as the mission was accomplished. Students, Scientists and business associates of the Skyroot aerospace private limited expressed happiness at the success of the first private venture.