Journey from a risky start to launching India’s first private rocket to space
C.V. Raman Auditorium, IISER Pune campus
This gives us immense pleasure to invite you to please attend a colloquium/public lecture by Pawan Kumar Chandana CEO, SKYROOT AEROSPACE.
Title of the Colloquium/Public Lecture: Journey from a risky start to launching India’s first private rocket to space
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 06:00 PM
Venue: C.V. Raman Auditorium
Pawan Kumar Chandana is the Co-Founder & CEO of Skyroot Aerospace - India’s leading Space-Tech Startup that launched India’s first privately developed rocket to Space. He was a former scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and an Alumni of Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur. He led Skyroot to win two national awards, scale to a 350 member team, build four factories and raise ~100M$ in capital. He is featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and named among the next 100 young achievers by India today.
Abstract
This talk explores the journey of launching India’s first private rocket to space, starting from a risky vision to executing a complex mission that marked the beginning of a new chapter in India’s space sector. It reflects on the challenges faced, the key learnings from the journey, and the innovative approaches that made this milestone possible. The session aims to provide practical insights and inspiration for anyone navigating ambitious endeavors, showcasing how determination and ingenuity can turn bold ideas into transformative achievements.
