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Indian Launch Startup Targets Monthly Launches with Vikram-1 Rocket
Indian launch startup Skyroot Aerospace is preparing for its first orbital launch attempt with the Vikram-1 rocket, scheduled for a window opening on July 12. The mission, called Aagaman, is a test flight carrying several cubesats and hosted payloads from domestic and international customers. Skyroot plans to quickly scale up to monthly launches with the Vikram-1 and its upgraded version, Vikram-1U. The company has benefited from the Indian government’s space policy reforms and access to ISRO facilities, as reported by SpaceNews.