Gujarat has achieved a significant
milestone in the field of space research
¨ Gujarat has achieved a
significant milestone in the field of space research by successfully launching
its first sounding rocket.
¨ This launch took place in
Dholera. It was conducted by an Ahmedabad-based private space startup.
¨ The rocket was a
single-stage sub-orbital vehicle. It was launched from a temporary launch
complex.
¨
The rocket reached an
altitude of approximately three kilometers.
¨ It carried a small satellite
as its payload. This satellite was designed to collect meteorological data.
¨ The rocket's airframe was
constructed using carbon fiber and advanced composite materials.
¨
These components were
developed at the company's laboratory in Ahmedabad.
¨ The launch was authorized
by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe).
¨ This mission also received support under the Gujarat Spacetech Policy 2025–2030.
¨ This achievement further strengthens Gujarat's role in the private space sector.
