Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Modi inaugurates Skyroot's Infinity Campus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, where the Vikram-I rocket was presented.
This rocket, named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai, is made of carbon fibre and can carry satellites into space.
The Infinity Campus is a big facility where rockets are designed, built, and tested.
Skyroot Aerospace, started by IIT graduates, is a private company that launched India’s first private rocket, Vikram-S, in 2022.
The government is also setting up more labs to help students innovate.
The space sector in India is growing fast, with many new companies working on rockets and satellites.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad.
The Vikram-I rocket, made entirely from carbon fibre, was presented during the event.
Vikram-I is a four-stage rocket designed for the small satellite market with rapid and cost-effective launch capabilities.
The Infinity Campus spans 2,00,000 square feet and can produce one orbital rocket per month.
Skyroot Aerospace, founded by IIT alumni Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharat Daka, launched India’s first private rocket, Vikram-S, in November 2022.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Skyroot Aerospace, ISRO, IN-SPACe
- What
- Inauguration of Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus and presentation of the Vikram-I rocket
- When
- November 27, 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To highlight India’s advancements in space technology and foster research opportunities for youth
Government and Private Sector
Traditional Space Agencies
Role of Private Sector
Government and Private Sector
The government supports private sector involvement in space technology to foster innovation and reduce ISRO's workload.
Traditional Space Agencies
Traditional space agencies like ISRO have historically handled space missions independently, with concerns about private sector reliability.
- Inauguration Event
- Infinity Campus, Hyderabad
- Rocket Name
- Vikram-I
- Rocket Height
- 20 metres
- Rocket Diameter
- 1.7 metres
- Rocket Thrust
- 1,200 kN
- Rocket Material
- All-carbon composite
- Payload Capacity (LEO)
- 480 kg
- Payload Capacity (SSO)
- 290 kg
- Expected Launch
- Early 2026
- Facility Size
- 2,00,000 square feet
- Production Capacity
- One orbital rocket per month
- Founders
- Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharat Daka
- First Private Rocket Launch
- Vikram-S, November 2022
- National Research Foundation
- Supports modern research in universities
Sources
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