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TechCrunch May 7, 2026 at 14:28 Startups Rising Hot

India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch

Skyroot's valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the Indian rocket startup prepares for the country's first private orbital launch.

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