Telangana CM congratulates Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace on Vikram-1 successful test flight - The HinduUpdated - July 18, 2026 01:55 pm IST - HYDERABADVikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, lifts off from Satish Dawan Space Centre in Sriharikota | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTTelangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy congratulated Hyderabad-based space-tech startup Skyroot Aerospace on the successful test flight of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman on Saturday (July 18, 2026).He said that the success is a historic milestone for the country’s space sector and a moment of immense pride for Telangana.Mr. Reddy recalled that he flagged off transportation of the space-tech startup’s orbital rocket Vikram-I flight hardware to Satish Dawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in April this year, and said that the successful test launch marks a defining milestone in Telangana’s journey towards becoming a global hub for aerospace and space technology. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy flags off Skyroot Aerospace’s orbital rocket Vikram-I components from Hyderabad in April, 2026 | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENTHe 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. Hon'ble Chief Minister Sri @revanth_anumula extended his heartfelt congratulations to @SkyrootA on the successful test flight of #Vikram1 under #MissionAagaman, an orbital-class launch vehicle developed entirely with indigenous technology.Congratulating the Hyderabad-based… https://t.co/UD2FEZL6hDpic.twitter.com/wlMu0O2pkm— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) July 18, 2026Published - July 18, 2026 01:54 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }