New Delhi, July 17 -- Singapore's High Commission in India on Friday expressed support for Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 mission, saying the launch reflects the growing partnership between Singapore and India in the space sector.

In a post on X, the High Commission said, "Singapore-India ties are reaching for the stars!"

It noted that Skyroot Aerospace, backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth funds GIC and Temasek, is set to undertake India's first private orbital launch.

"Backed by GIC & @Temasek, @SkyrootA is set to make India's first private orbital launch," the High Commission said in the post.

The post comes as India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, built by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, is scheduled...