Gujarat has marked a historic milestone in the space research sector with the successful launch of the state’s first sounding rocket at Dholera today. Carried out by the Ahmedabad-based startup, this single-stage sub-orbital rocket lifted off from a temporary launch complex at 1:00 PM, reaching an altitude of approximately three kilometres.
The rocket also carried a mini-satellite designed to collect essential weather data. Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the rocket’s airframe was developed using carbon fiber and advanced composites at the startup’s laboratory in Ahmedabad. This launch was conducted under the authorization of IN-SPACe and supported by the Gujarat Spacetech Policy 2025-2030. Gujarat Minister for Science and Technology, Arjun Modhwadia, was present at Bavalyari to witness the launch, said this achievement makes Gujarat a significant player in the private space sector.
