Says ‘India’s Growing Private Space Ecosystem A Great Achievement’
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Skyroot Aerospace founders Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka following their successful Vikram-1 mission, highlighting their entrepreneurial spirit as a driver for India’s private space sector.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Modi noted that their discussions focused on the Vikram-1 mission, the startup’s growth, and the future of commercial space technology in India. Modi posted: “A great interaction with Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka of Skyroot Aerospace,” “The success of Vikram-1 naturally featured prominently in our discussion, in addition to many other interesting subjects. Happy to hear about their journey so far and their insights on what lies ahead. Their energy, ambition and positivity reflect the vibrant spirit of our private space ecosystem,” “Best wishes to the entire Skyroot team.”
Skyroot Aerospace is at the forefront of India’s commercial space expansion through its Vikram series of cost-effective launch vehicles. The interaction underscores ongoing government reforms led by IN-SPACe to encourage private participation, innovation, and global competitiveness in space exploration.
