PM Modi to Launch Skyroot’s Multi-Launch Vehicle Facility

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad on November 27, marking a major boost for India’s private space sector. The facility is designed to accelerate the country’s capability to build, test and deploy multiple launch vehicles.

Skyroot’s Infinity Campus

The newly developed 2-lakh square feet campus will support end-to-end processes for orbital-class rockets, including design, integration and testing. With an intended capacity to produce one orbital rocket every month, the centre is expected to strengthen India’s growing commercial launch ecosystem and enhance competitiveness in global space markets.

Unveiling of Vikram-I Rocket

During the ceremony, the Prime Minister will also unveil Vikram-I, Skyroot’s first orbital rocket capable of launching satellites into space. The company earlier made history by launching Vikram-S, India’s first privately built sub-orbital rocket. Founded by Pawan Chandana and Bharath Dhaka, both IIT alumni and former ISRO professionals, Skyroot has become a key player in India’s emerging private space industry.

Safran Facilities to Boost Aerospace Capacity

Alongside the space-tech inauguration, the Prime Minister will open Safran Aircraft Engine Services India and lay the foundation stone for a Safran M88 Rafale engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) site. These facilities will enhance India’s aerospace self-reliance and support operational readiness for Rafale fleets.

Exam Oriented Facts

• Skyroot’s Infinity Campus spans 2 lakh sq ft and supports monthly orbital rocket production.
• Vikram-I is Skyroot’s first orbital launch vehicle.
• PM Modi will inaugurate Safran Aircraft Engine Services India and a new Rafale M88 engine MRO site.
• Skyroot became India’s first private firm to launch a rocket with Vikram-S.

Strengthening India’s Private Space Ecosystem

The government noted that the rapid rise of private space enterprises reflects the impact of recent policy reforms, which opened space activities to private companies. The new facility is positioned to support India’s ambitions as a capable global space power, providing industry-scale infrastructure to meet growing commercial and strategic launch demands.