India has taken another giant leap in the global space race as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s groundbreaking Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. The state-of-the-art space facility spans 200,000 square feet and is designed to manufacture orbital rockets at an impressive target rate of one per month, marking a major milestone for the country’s private space sector.
Skyroot Aerospace, founded by former ISRO scientists Pawan Chandana and Bharath Daka, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most promising private space companies. During the inauguration, the company also unveiled its highly anticipated rocket Vikram-I a seven-story-tall launch vehicle scheduled to take flight in early 2026. The Vikram rocket series is named in honor of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space program, symbolizing the nation’s continuous quest for innovation and excellence in space technology.
PM Modi, addressing innovators and engineers at the event, praised India’s Gen-Z talent for driving the country’s space advancements. He acknowledged that recent government reforms have paved the way for exponential growth, propelling the number of space startups in India from just a handful to over 300 within a short span positioning India as one of the fastest-growing private space ecosystems in the world.
Highlighting the country’s expanding ambitions, Modi also announced the government’s move to open private entry into the nuclear sector, a step expected to encourage deeper technological collaboration and attract significant global investment.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy was also present at the historic launch, noting that Skyroot’s new campus stands as a symbol of youth-driven innovation and progress. He emphasized that the facility will not only accelerate India’s space missions but also generate high-skilled job opportunities, making Hyderabad a thriving hub for aerospace and future-tech industries.
Skyroot Aerospace first made headlines in 2022 when it successfully launched Vikram-S, India’s first privately built rocket. The company’s new expansion signals its readiness to scale operations and contribute significantly to India’s goal of becoming a global space leader.
The Infinity Campus is equipped with advanced infrastructure for end-to-end rocket development including design, integration, and testing capabilities all under one roof. This integrated model is expected to reduce manufacturing timelines, speed up mission readiness, and enhance India’s competitiveness in offering affordable commercial launches to global satellite companies.
The unveiling of Vikram-I has already sparked strong anticipation in the international space community. With its first launch window set for 2026, the rocket aims to support small satellite missions and boost India’s growing involvement in the booming space commercialization market.
As India continues strengthening its private aerospace capabilities, Skyroot’s expansion marks a powerful signal: the nation’s space journey is no longer just government-driven it is a collaborative future powered by young innovators, world-class infrastructure, and bold reforms encouraging limitless exploration.
With the Infinity Campus now operational, the countdown has officially begun for India’s next big breakthrough and the world is watching closely.
