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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for the privatisation and commercialisation of the space sector, Agnikul is seeking to conduct India's second private rocket launch, following startup Skyroot's 2022 launch of the Vikram-S rocket. The Agnibaan is a customisable, two-stage launch vehicle that can carry a payload of up to 300 kg (660 pounds) into orbit of about 700 km (440 miles), according to the company. The mission, although just two minutes from launch to splashdown, would be a major technological jump for India, as the Indian Space Research Organisation has not successfully...

This setback follows a previous postponement last month, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the rocket's inaugural flight., Technology & Science News - Times Now

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for the privatisation and commercialisation of the space sector, Agnikul is seeking to conduct India's second private rocket launch, following startup Skyroot's 2022 launch of the Vikram-S rocket.

The firm considered going public last year but postponed due to factors including a mismatch over valuation.

Astroscale, which is also developing technology to extend the life of satellites