Skyroot's Vikram-1 Reaches Orbit, Breaks Indian Launch Monopoly, Space Brief 18 Jul 2026
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket achieved orbit on July 18, becoming the first Indian commercial rocket to do so and breaking ISRO's launch monopoly.
Launch Date
October 28, 1964
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NORAD ID
01065
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Decay Date
11/17/1964
Name
COSMOS 50 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-50
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TSUKOS
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USSR
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