The rocket will carry technology demonstration payloads, alongside an artwork and a micro‑art installation. Hyderabad‑based launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden test flight of its orbital‑class Vikram‑1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre‑Sriharikota (SDSC‑SHAR) on July 18 at 1130 IST. Authorities have issued airspace and maritime notices, formally designating restricted zones along Vikram‑1’s ascent and impact corridor. Mission Aagaman— Sanskrit for “arrival”—marks Skyroot’s second mission after the successful suborbital flight of Vikram‑S, the first private rocket to reach space from Indian soil, on November 18, 2022. “We are eager to see how Vikram‑1 performs in a real flight environment for...
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The rocket will carry technology demonstration payloads, alongside an artwork and a micro‑art installation. Hyderabad‑based launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden test flight of its orbital‑class Vikram‑1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre‑Sriharikota (SDSC‑SHAR) on July 18 at 1130 IST. Authorities have issued airspace and maritime notices, formally designating restricted zones along Vikram‑1’s ascent and impact corridor. Mission Aagaman— Sanskrit for “arrival”—marks Skyroot’s second mission after the successful suborbital flight of Vikram‑S, the first private rocket to reach space from Indian soil, on November 18, 2022. “We are eager to see how Vikram‑1 performs in a real flight environment for...
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The one‑year certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs for young engineering talent from Surat and nearby regions. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India, a joint venture between global steelmakers Arcelor Mittal and Nippon Steel, has launched the Employability Enhancement Programme (EEP) in partnership with the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat. The one‑year certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements for young engineering talent from Surat and the surrounding areas. Earlier this week, AM/NS India was selected as the Anchor Industry Partner for the Surat Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Cluster under the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM‑SETU) initiative. Tejas Parmar, Collector & District Magistrate, Surat, said, “Surat’s growth story must be powered by skilled local talent. This initiative by AM/NS India...
