India, Oct. 26 -- On 18 July 2026, Skyroot Aerospace made history, becoming the first private company to fly an Indian built rocket to orbit on its maiden attempt. Mission Aagaman, meaning 'arrival', lifted off from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and Vikram-1 flew a nominal profile to reach its target Low Earth Orbit of approximately 450 km at a 60 degree inclination, where it successfully deployed its payloads. In doing so, Skyroot joins the exclusive group of companies able to reach orbit. In a moment the team called the honour of a lifetime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called to congratulate the Skyroot team on Vikram-1's success. He has also sent a handwritten postcard inscribed with "Va...