Key Takeaways
- PM Modi inaugurated Skyroot’s Infinity Campus and unveiled the Vikram-I orbital rocket
- The 200,000 sq ft facility can produce one orbital rocket monthly
- India’s space sector reforms have opened doors for private innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Infinity Campus of Indian space startup Skyroot and unveiled its first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, marking a significant milestone for India’s private space industry.
PM Modi’s Vision for India’s Space Sector
Addressing the event via video conferencing, PM Modi emphasized that India is witnessing unprecedented opportunities in space. “Today, the private sector is taking a big leap in India’s space ecosystem. Skyroot’s Infinity Campus reflects India’s new thinking, innovation, and youth power,” he stated.
The Prime Minister highlighted India’s remarkable space journey from limited beginnings to global recognition. “From transporting rocket parts on bicycles, India has become creator of world’s most reliable launch vehicles,” he noted, adding that “the altitude of our dreams is decided by resolve, not resources.”
India’s Space Capabilities and Reforms
PM Modi credited historic space sector reforms over the past decade for enabling private innovation. “The government opened the sector, allowing startups and industry to work closely with our scientific ecosystem,” he explained.
He emphasized India’s unique position with expert engineers, quality manufacturing, world-class launch sites, and innovation-friendly mindset. “For global investors, India’s space sector is rapidly becoming an attractive destination,” PM Modi added.
Skyroot’s Infrastructure and Founders
The Infinity Campus spans 200,000 square feet with capacity to design, develop, integrate, and test multiple launch vehicles, building one orbital rocket every month.
PM Modi praised founders Pawan Chandana and Bharath Dhaka, both IIT alumni and former ISRO scientists turned entrepreneurs, calling them “an inspiration for youth in the country.”
Skyroot made history in November 2022 by launching Vikram-S, becoming the first Indian private company to reach space with a sub-orbital rocket.
