Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Skyroot Aerospace Plans Bigger Rockets and Space Data Centers
Skyroot Aerospace, a company that builds rockets, is planning to launch bigger rockets next year.
Their founder, Pawan Chandana, talked about how space-based data centers might become common in the next five years.
He also mentioned that making rockets that can be used more than once will take a few more years.
Chandana shared a funny story about how a simple fix, like turning a system off and on again, saved their first rocket launch.
He also encouraged young people to start companies in the space industry, which is growing fast.
There are only a few private companies in the world that launch rockets, but many people are interested in working in this field.
Skyroot Aerospace plans to launch bigger rockets in 2027.
Space-based data centers could become common in the next five years.
Reusable rocket technology is still a few years away.
Pawan Chandana shared a story about a simple fix saving their first rocket launch.
The private space sector is growing, with high interest from young professionals.
- Who
- Pawan Chandana, co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace
- What
- Plans for bigger rockets and space-based data centers
- When
- Next launch in 2026, bigger rockets in 2027
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To scale up capabilities and explore new opportunities in the space sector
Optimistic Growth Perspective
Cautious Technological Approach
Future of Space-Based Data Centers
Optimistic Growth Perspective
Space-based data centers could become common in the next five years.
Cautious Technological Approach
The technology for reusable rockets is still several years away.
- Company
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Founder
- Pawan Chandana
- Next Launch
- 2026
- Bigger Rockets
- 2027
- Reusable Rockets
- A few years away
- Event
- Network18 Rising Bharat Summit
- Location
- Bengaluru