Proud Day for India, Hyderabad: Revanth Reddy Hails Skyroot's Vikram-1 Mission

Congratulating the Hyderabad-based space-tech startup on this landmark achievement, the Chief Minister described the success of Vikram-1's Test Flight-1 — Mission Aagaman as a historic milestone for India's space sector and a moment of immense pride for Telangana.

He commended Skyroot Aerospace for demonstrating the nation's growing technological prowess and spirit of innovation in space exploration. Recalling his visit to Skyroot Aerospace in April this year, the Chief Minister noted that he had flagged off the transportation of the Vikram-1 flight hardware to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, ahead of the Mission Aagaman launch campaign.

He observed that the successful test launch marks a defining milestone in Telangana's journey towards becoming a global hub for aerospace and space technology.

The Chief Minister further stated that this remarkable achievement reinforces Telangana's position as India's premier destination for aerospace innovation, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation space technologies. He expressed confidence that such milestones will significantly advance the State's vision of emerging as a globally recognized leader in the aerospace sector while inspiring a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.

“Reaching for the skies… it is a proud day for India, and even greater pride for Hyderabad,” Revanth Reddy said in a post on 'X'.

Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket, developed by Hyderabad’s own firm Skyroot Aerospace, has successfully lifted off from Sriharikota

Telangana is where India’s space dreams take shape. Congratulations to the entire Skyroot team — Hyderabad’s innovation ecosystem continues to lead the nation into the future