Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Skyroot Aerospace Founders Meet Modi After Vikram-1 Success
Skyroot Aerospace, a private aerospace startup, had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The founders, Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, talked about their company's journey and the success of their launch vehicle, Vikram-1.
They also shared their plans for expanding India's role in the global space sector.
The Prime Minister discussed the company's technology roadmap and future opportunities.
He encouraged young entrepreneurs and expressed confidence in India's growing innovation landscape.
Skyroot Aerospace credited government policy reforms and support from IN-SPACe and ISRO for enabling startups to develop advanced space technologies.
Skyroot Aerospace founders met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss their company’s journey and the success of Vikram-1.
The founders shared details of the mission and outlined their long-term vision for expanding India’s footprint in the global space sector.
Prime Minister Modi discussed the company’s technology roadmap, future opportunities, and the potential of India’s private space ecosystem.
Skyroot Aerospace credited policy reforms and support from IN-SPACe and ISRO for enabling startups to develop advanced space technologies.
The company reiterated its ambition to take India’s space capabilities to the global stage.
- Who
- Founders of Skyroot Aerospace (Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Meeting to discuss the company’s journey and the successful mission of its launch vehicle Vikram-1
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To brief the Prime Minister on the company’s achievements and future plans in the space sector
Government Support
Private Sector Innovation
Role in Space Sector Growth
Government Support
Government policies and support from IN-SPACe and ISRO are crucial for enabling private startups to develop and launch advanced space technologies.
Private Sector Innovation
Private sector innovation and ambition drive the growth and success of space startups like Skyroot Aerospace.
- Company
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Founders
- Pawan Chandana, Naga Bharath Daka
- Launch Vehicle
- Vikram-1
- Meeting Date
- Monday
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Supporting Bodies
- IN-SPACe, ISRO
- Mission Name
- Mission Aagaman
- Launch Date
- July 18
