Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Space, Atomic Energy and PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday, said that the unshackling of the space sector has led to a quantum leap in start ups in the area and “Skyroot has become the role model”.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us the opportunity by opening up the space market four years ago. There are 150 start ups in this sector alone. We have lived up to the global markets with our capabilities. We had to wait for seven decades from self-imposed restrictions to realise the potential despite having the talent and industry,” he said.
The Minister was addressing the launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s new 60,000 sq. ft. design, testing and manufacturing facility and the unveiling of ‘Vikram 1’ commercial rocket at GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park, Mamidipally in Rangareddy district, on Tuesday.
