69 Career Paths in the Aviation Industry

India's first private orbital rocket has created a new generation of career opportunities.

On 18 July 2026, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 (Mission Aagaman) successfully reached orbit, making India the third country in the world to achieve private orbital launch capability. It was more than a historic launch—it marked the arrival of India's commercial space industry.

Whenever most students hear the word space, they immediately think of becoming an astronaut or perhaps an aerospace engineer.

The reality is far more exciting.