Who is Pawan Kumar Chandana? The IIT graduate behind Vikram-1

 Pawan Kumar Chandana left ISRO to co-found Skyroot Aerospace with a bold vision. The company’s Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit, marking a significant private space achievement. This launch proved private Indian companies can build world-class rockets independently. Skyroot now employs over a thousand people and has attracted substantial investment. This success signals India’s growing ambition in the global commercial space industry. Pawan Kumar Chandana left ISRO to co-found Skyroot Aerospace with a bold vision. The company’s Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit, marking a significant private space achievement. This launch proved private Indian companies can build world-class rockets independently. Skyroot now employs over a thousand people and has attracted substantial investment. This success signals India’s growing ambition in the global commercial space industry.