Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Skyroot Aerospace Deletes Post Thanking PM Modi
Skyroot Aerospace is a space technology startup in India.
They recently had a big success with their rocket, Vikram-1, which went into space.
Prime Minister Modi talked about this success in a speech and mentioned that the team at Skyroot is very young, with an average age of 28.
Skyroot posted a thank-you message to the Prime Minister on X (formerly Twitter), but later deleted it.
Some people think it's good that the Prime Minister recognized the young team's hard work, while others think it's not right for politicians to get involved in business achievements.
This success makes India one of the few countries where private companies can send things into space.
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 into orbit.
PM Modi recognized Skyroot's achievement and the young age of their team during a speech.
Skyroot posted a thank-you message on X but later deleted it.
Modi's remarks were seen as a dig at Rahul Gandhi, who is 56 years old.
India is now the third country to demonstrate private orbital launch capability.
- Who
- Skyroot Aerospace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Skyroot Aerospace deleted a post thanking PM Modi for recognizing their achievement
- When
- During the Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Where
- India
- Why
- The post was deleted, but the reason is not explicitly stated in the articles.
Supporters of Skyroot and PM Modi
Critics of Political Involvement in Business
Political Recognition of Private Sector Achievements
Supporters of Skyroot and PM Modi
Supporters view PM Modi's recognition of Skyroot Aerospace as a positive endorsement of India's private space sector and a celebration of young Indian engineers' achievements.
Critics of Political Involvement in Business
Critics argue that political involvement in business achievements can be seen as inappropriate or an attempt to score political points.
- Company
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Achievement
- Successful orbital mission with Vikram-1 Test Flight-1
- Prime Minister's Remark
- Highlighted Skyroot's young team and their achievement in space
- Post Deletion
- Skyroot deleted the thank-you post on X
- Average Age of Team
- 28 years
- Significance
- India's third country to demonstrate private orbital launch capability