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India's First Private Orbital Rocket to Launch Six Payloads, Including a Diamond Gold Model

Skyroot Aerospace announced that Vikram One, India's first privately built orbital-class rocket, will launch on July 6.

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Vikram One is an orbital-class rocket developed by the Indian private company Skyroot Aerospace.

The launch, set for July 6, will carry six different payloads.

Among the payloads is a micro‑art piece shaped like a rocket, made from diamond and eighteen karat gold.

The mission highlights private sector participation in space exploration.

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The mission will carry six payloads, one of which is a miniature rocket crafted from diamond and eighteen karat gold.

This launch demonstrates the growing role of private companies in India's space program.

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orbital-class

a type of rocket designed to go into orbit around Earth

payload

the equipment or items a rocket carries into space

micro‑art

very small artwork

eighteen karat gold

gold that is 75% pure, used for special items

private

owned and run by a business rather than the government

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