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'Made in Bharat' chips for space rockets coming soon, says minister
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'Made in Bharat' chips for space rockets coming soon, says minister

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • India plans to equip its space rockets with domestically produced semiconductors, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
  • This announcement follows the successful maiden flight of India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, by Skyroot Aerospace.
  • Skyroot Aerospace acknowledged government support and expressed commitment to integrating Indian-built chips into their rockets.

India is set to propel its space program forward with the integration of "Made in Bharat" chips into its launch vehicles, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. This significant development comes on the heels of a major milestone for the country's private space sector: the successful orbital launch of Vikram-1 by Skyroot Aerospace.

'Made in Bharat' chips for our rockets... soon!

— Ashwini VaishnawUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's statement on X following a meeting with Skyroot Aerospace.

Vaishnaw shared his excitement on X, stating, "'Made in Bharat' chips for our rockets... soon!" His post followed a meeting with the leadership of Skyroot Aerospace, whose Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit, marking a pivotal moment as India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket. Skyroot acknowledged the government's backing, noting the acceleration of India's deep-tech ecosystem through supportive reforms and infrastructure.

India's deep-tech ecosystem is accelerating -- powered by forward-looking reforms, world-class digital infrastructure, and a strong commitment to innovation.

— Skyroot AerospaceSkyroot Aerospace's response on X acknowledging government support after meeting with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The private space technology firm expressed pride in contributing to globally competitive space technology from India and looks forward to the day Indian-built chips power their rockets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded Skyroot's achievement, calling it a reflection of the vibrant spirit of India's private space ecosystem. The successful Vikram-1 mission, which placed its payloads into a nearly 450-km orbit, positions India as the third nation globally with private orbital launch capabilities.

Skyroot is proud to contribute by building globally competitive space technology from India. We look forward to the day India-built chips fly on our rockets.

— Skyroot AerospaceThe company's commitment to domestic hardware integration, shared on X.
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