India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket
India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocketPM Narendra Modi says successful launch will ‘encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly’. India has successfully tested its first private-sector orbital rocket, marking a milestone in New Delhi’s ambition to become a major player in the global space economy. The three-stage 22-metre Vikram-1…