Behind this achievement was Prithvi Sanghani, an engineer whose inspiring journey from a farmer's family in Gujarat to helping build a critical part of the rocket has captured national attention.
(Image: Instagram/@skyrootaerospace)2 / 6 Prithvi Sanghani was raised in Gujarat's Jamnagar, in a farmer's family.
(Image: LinkedIn/@Prithvi Sanghani)ADVERTISEMENT3 / 6 Prithvi was part of the Skyroot Aerospace team that developed Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket.
As the Control System Lead, Prithvi worked on Vikram-1's autopilot and guidance system, one of the rocket's most critical technologies that helps it stay on course during flight.
(Image: LinkedIn/@Prithvi Sanghani)4 / 6 Before joining Skyroot Aerospace, Prithvi worked at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), where she gained valuable experience in defence and aerospace technologies.
Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 09:58 IST
1 / 6 India's private space sector reached a major milestone with the successful launch of Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket by Skyroot Aerospace. Behind this achievement was Prithvi Sanghani, an engineer whose inspiring journey from a farmer's family in Gujarat to helping build a critical part of the rocket has captured national attention. (Image: Instagram/@skyrootaerospace)
2 / 6 Prithvi Sanghani was raised in Gujarat's Jamnagar, in a farmer's family. Her story is being celebrated as an example of how determination and education can help overcome humble beginnings. (Image: LinkedIn/@Prithvi Sanghani)
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3 / 6 Prithvi was part of the Skyroot Aerospace team that developed Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket. The mission marked a significant step for India's growing private space industry. As the Control System Lead, Prithvi worked on Vikram-1's autopilot and guidance system, one of the rocket's most critical technologies that helps it stay on course during flight. (Image: LinkedIn/@Prithvi Sanghani)
4 / 6 Before joining Skyroot Aerospace, Prithvi worked at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), where she gained valuable experience in defence and aerospace technologies. (Image: LinkedIn/@Prithvi Sanghani)
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5 / 6 Prithvi Sanghani completed her engineering degree in Rajkot before pursuing a Master's degree in Missile Technology in Pune, a specialised field that laid the groundwork for her career in aerospace and defence. She later enhanced her technical expertise as a learner at IIT Madras and is currently pursuing higher studies abroad. (File photo)
