Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Vikram-1 Debut
Target window for the first orbital launch attempt from Sriharikota.
Engine Testing
Successful flight qualification of the Dhawan-II 3D-printed cryogenic engine.
Prarambh Mission
Skyroot successfully launches Vikram-S, India's first private suborbital rocket.
The Government of India has launched a global tender to establish domestic manufacturing facilities for rare earth magnets, a move aimed at securing critical supply chains for defense and aerospace. This initiative seeks to leverage India's significant mineral reserves to reduce a near-total reliance on Chinese imports for high-tech components.
Skyroot Aerospace is finalizing preparations for the inaugural orbital flight of its Vikram-1 rocket, scheduled for April 2026. This mission marks a critical transition for India’s space sector as it moves from government-led initiatives to a commercially competitive private launch market.