India's space ambition reaches new horizon.
Heartiest congratulations to @SkyrootA Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed launch vehicle. A firm step towards realizing Modi Ji's vision of making space more accessible, this innovation will further strengthen India's space sector elevating its stature as a global leader.
#IndiaWithVikram1
Thank you, Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji!
Your good wishes right before the flight, and now your kind words soon after — both have meant the world to Team Skyroot. Vande Mataram is now in space 🚀 🙏
This defining moment for India’s space journey was made possible by your vision and the transformative reforms that opened new frontiers for our private space sector.
Grateful for your leadership and encouragement as India reaches higher. 🇮🇳
Meet Pawan Kumar Chandana, the man who scored 51 marks in maths as a schoolboy and went on to build India's first private rocket.
Born in 1991 and raised in Visakhapatnam, Chandana grew up in a middle class household. Maths was a weak spot until entrance exam prep turned it into an obsession, and that push got him into IIT Kharagpur in 2007 for a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He joined ISRO in 2012, working on the GSLV Mk3 heavy lift vehicle. But he wanted to build a private rocket industry in a country where that barely existed.
In 2018, along with fellow ISRO engineer Naga Bharath Daka, he founded Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad. By 2020 they had tested India's first privately built rocket engine. Skyroot went on to launch Vikram-S, India's first private rocket, and the company is now valued at over 1 billion dollars.
Once defeated by numbers, now he counts stars - leading India toward the cosmos.
Spoke to the team of Skyroot Aerospace and congratulated them on the successful launch of Vikram-1.
This is a defining moment in India’s space journey. The growing participation of our private sector is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation.
This achievement will encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly.
@SkyrootA
@JaiShreeRam90@anandmahindra Hydrogen train
Now private satelite launcher first time
100 % electricfication of track
Vande Bharat etc
However some people like wangchok spread negativity in country
Shame
#WATCH | Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 has reached orbit. India's first privately developed orbital rocket has completed its final burn and injected its payloads into a ~450 km orbit, making India the third country in the world with private orbital launch capability.
(Source: Skyroot Aerospace)
A proud milestone for India's space journey!
Heartiest congratulations to Team Skyroot on the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. This achievement reflects the strength of India's space sector reforms, homegrown innovation & entrepreneurial spirit.
@SkyrootA
#IndiaWithVikram1 #Vikram1
Thank you, Hon. Prime Minister Modiji! 🙏🇮🇳
This historic milestone has been made possible by your vision for India’s space sector and the transformative reforms that opened new frontiers for private space innovation in the country.
Grateful for your leadership and encouragement as we take this historic step. 🚀
Birthday wishes to Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. He is at the forefront of strengthening key infrastructure that will go a long way in building Viksit Bharat. Equally noteworthy are his efforts to boost futuristic sectors relating to the world of tech and innovation. Praying for his long life and good health.
@AshwiniVaishnaw