Vikram’s success marks a new dawn, a new “Prarambh’ in Indian Space sector : Jitendra Singh

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 18 (Agency) The successful launch of India’s firstprivate rocket Vikram-S by Hyderabad-based Space startup Skyroot Aerospacemarked the beginning of a new, a new “Prarambh’ (begnning) in the journey ofthe Indian Space sector, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Scienceand Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said. Talking to reporters after the successful mission of Vikram-S, which met all theflight parementers after a perfect lift off from the SHAR Range, Jitendra Singhsaid “Today is a historic day, which marks the beginning of a new dawn – a new‘Prarambh’ in the journey of India’s Space sector.” “This success bears testimony to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for opening up the space sector for private stakeholders in June 2020 that hasenabled unlocking of the immense potential of the Indian Space Sector”, he said.

It is a major step forward by India to developing its Space ecosystem and toemerge as the leader in new space frontiers, he added. “This is indeed a turning point in India’s start up moment. My heartiestcongratulations to Team Skyroot, ISRO and IN-SPACe for accomplishing this commendable feat in a reasonably short period of time,” JitendraSingh said. In the last two years 100 start ups have come in the space sector and haveregistered with the space agency. The private space sector participation will supplement ISRO capacities.Of the 100 startups at least 10 were working on developing satellites and rockets. “India’s ascent has already begun in the Indian private space sector”, he said.