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Skyroot Aerospace unveiled its Vikram-1 orbital rocket in Hyderabad in October 2023. The rocket is scheduled for its first full launch in the later months of 2024. This is a significant milestone for India's space industry, as Skyroot is the first private Indian company to develop an orbital launch vehicle.

The "Space on Wheels" exhibition is a joint initiative between ISRO and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), a science and technology organization in India. The program is designed to bring the wonders of space exploration to students and space enthusiasts in remote areas of the country.

ISRO is scheduled to conduct the maiden test flight of the Gaganyaan mission on October 21, 2023. This mission will be a significant milestone in India's space program, as it will mark the country's first venture into human space exploration. The Gaganyaan mission is a crewed orbital spaceflight mission being developed by ISRO. The mission aims to launch three Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit for seven days. The first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission will be uncrewed, and its primary objective will be to test the spacecraft and its systems.

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to venture into outer space. He flew on board the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984 and spent seven days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes on the Salyut 7 space station. Sharma's flight was a significant milestone in India's space program and inspired generations of Indians to pursue careers in science and technology. He is a national hero and a role model for young people around the world.

Nokia's 6G lab facility is located in Bengaluru, India. It is the company's first 6G lab in the world. The lab will focus on developing core technologies in 6G technology. It will also collaborate with other companies and research institutions to advance the development of 6G.