Which private company became the first in India to launch a suborbital rocket, Vikram-S, on 18 November 2022?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Skyroot Aerospace
- Step 1: On 18 November 2022 Skyroot became the first private company in India to launch a suborbital rocket, Vikram-S. Answer: Skyroot Aerospace. The mission reached an altitude of approximately 89.5 km, and the company was founded by two former ISRO scientists, Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka. Why not the others: Agnikul Cosmos, Bellatrix Aerospace and Pixxel don't fit.
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