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ISRO setting a new milestone on Friday when it launches the first ever private rocket

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will make history on Friday when it launches the first ever private rocket, setting a new milestone in the 75-year journey of independent India. This was stated here today by the Union Minister for Science and Technology (Independent Charge); Minister of State (Independent Representative) for Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, who will be personally present in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on November 18 to witness the historic first private launch of the Vikram-suborbital (VKS) rocket.

In a statement issued to the media ahead of the launch at 11:00 am on November 18, Dr Jitendra Singh said it will be a major milestone in ISRO’s journey after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unlocked India’s space sector two years ago. for private participation. Dr Jitendra Singh informed that an NGO/startup, Skyroot Aerospace Pvt Ltd (SAPL) has developed the VKS rocket, which is a single stage rotary stabilized solid propellant rocket weighing approx. 550 kilograms. He said the rocket goes to a maximum height of 101 kilometers and splashes into the sea, and the total launch time is only 300 seconds.

Dr Jitendra Singh said that Skyroot was the first StartUp to sign an MoU with ISRO for launching its rockets. He said that apart from being the country’s first private launch, it will also be Skyroot Aerospace’s first mission named ‘Prarambh’. It will carry a total of three payloads into space, including one from foreign customers. The minister said it would level the playing field for cost-effective satellite launch services by breaking down entry barriers and also help start-ups to make spaceflight affordable and reliable.

Dr Jitendra Singh said that the space reforms have unleashed the innovative potential of start-ups and within a short time, from a few space start-ups three to four years ago, today we have 102 start-ups working in cutting-edge areas of space. debris management, nanosatellites, launch vehicle, ground systems, research etc. Minister said that by integrating R&D, academia and industry with equal share, it is safe to say that space revolution led by ISRO along with private sector and Start-ups are on the horizon.

Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized that PM Modi has enabled India to gain universal recognition for India’s science, technology, innovation capabilities and our StartUps are in high demand. The whole world is looking at India as an inspirational place as it helps emerging countries in building capacity and satellites, including nanosatellites, he said.

Referring to the applications of space technology in various sectors such as railways, highways, agriculture, water mapping, smart cities, telemedicine and robotic surgery that have brought “easy life” to the common man, Dr Jitendra Singh said, similar applications of atomic energy in in areas such as nuclear agriculture and crop improvement, agrotechnology for plant and soil health and radiation technology for food preservation, radiation processing of fruits and vegetables, and radiation-based technology for enhancing crop growth and water conservation are perfect examples of the development mandate for space and atomic energy. Energy sectors from their traditional roles of launching satellites and producing clean energy.

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