India's first private rocket, Vikram-S, successfully launched

India's first private launch vehicle, Vikram-S, has successfully lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. ISRO and Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace proudly announced that "Mission Pararambh" was accomplished. Skyroot was the first startup to sign a memorandum of understanding with ISRO for launching its rockets.

India's first private rocket Vikram-S built by Skyroot Aerospace lifts off from a launch pad in Sriharikota. (Screengrab)