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On March 14, Ahmedabad-based startup Omspace Rocket and Exploration Private Limited launched Gujarat's first sounding rocket from Bavaliyari near Dholera. The single-stage sub-orbital rocket reached approximately 3 km, testing systems including propulsion and avionics.

It carried a mini-satellite for weather data collection. The launch, authorized by IN-SPACe, was supported by the Airports Authority of India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The rocket's airframe was constructed from carbon fiber at Omspace's Ahmedabad lab, contributing to the state's goals of advancing private space sector capabilities.