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India's first private rocket, Vikram-S, launched today!

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ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) just launched Vikram-Suborbital (VKS), India's first privately produced rocket.

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The rocket, created by Skyroot Aerospace, is named after Vikram Sarabhai, who is otherwise known as the father of India's space sector.

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The mission has been given the name "Prarambh" in an effort to represent a fresh start.

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At Around 11.30 am, the launch took place from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

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The aim was 80 km, however, the rocket was said to have reached a peak apogee of 89 km.

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This is a pivotal moment in India's startup movement and a new prarambh (start) for the private space sector.

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