India Approves First Private Rocket Launch While Keeping Control

Skyroot Aerospace launched its Vikram-S rocket on November 18, 2022, becoming the first privately built rocket to launch from India. The Indian government allowed this through a new program called IN-SPACe, which lets private companies use government facilities and expertise while the state maintains oversight. This approach—balancing private innovation with state control—mirrors how other space-faring nations operate.