Hyderabad, Oct. 29 -- Propelling rockets to the skies has been the domain of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Not anymore! A Hyderabad-based startup, Skyroot Aerospace, is preparing to launch India's first privately built commercial rocket within the next three months.

The company, founded by two former ISRO scientists, plans to send its first full-scale satellite mission into space by January 2026. Its entry marks the beginning of private participation in India's space launch sector, reported Mint.

Backed by investors such as Temasek and GIC, the company plans to conduct one launch every three months in 2026 and increase the frequency to monthly launches by 2027.

According to Skyroot CEO Pawan Chandana, it takes about ei...