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He once scored 51 marks in Maths, now owns a space company worth $1.1 billion. Meet 35-year-old rocket man who gave up ISRO job

Pawan Kumar Chandana, once a struggling student, now leads Skyroot Aerospace. This company achieved India's first private rocket launch. Chandana's journey from ISRO scientist to entrepreneur is inspiring. Skyroot is now preparing for its orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, aiming for regular space missions.

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Skyroot Aerospace forecasts Rs 977 crore in revenues by FY27, ahead of Vikram-1 launch

Skyroot Aerospace forecasts Rs 977 crore in revenues by FY27, ahead of Vikram-1 launch

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace projects significant revenue growth, aiming for over Rs 13,000 crore by FY32, driven by launch services and satellite systems. Ahead of its maiden orbital launch, the company's space systems division is already generating revenue, with launch services poised to become the primary growth engine.

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Hyderabad’s BluJ rolls out e-aircraft prototype

Hyderabad’s BluJ rolls out e-aircraft prototype

Founded in 2022 by former Skyroot Aerospace founding team member Amar Sri Vatsavaya and Utham Kumar Dharmapuri, the company is focusing on sectors such as power transmission, mining, infrastructure and defence logistics, where transporting equipment and supplies to remote terrain remains expensive and time-consuming.

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Instant househelp orders jump; Agnikul eyes new funding

Happy Monday! Instant house help startups collectively reached three million monthly bookings in April. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Spacetech firm Agnikul eyes $50-75 million at flat $500 million value

Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos is reportedly in talks to raise $50-75 million at a $500 million valuation. This potential funding round, similar to its November raise, highlights investor confidence in India's growing private space sector. The funds are earmarked for expanding production capabilities as the company progresses towards commercial deployment.

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Skyroot successfully test fires Stage-2 of Vikram 1 space launch vehicle

Skyroot Aerospace successfully test-fires Stage-2 of Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, Kalam-250, marking a milestone in Indian space industry.

Inspired by astronaut Kalpana Chawla, Skyroot offers Kalpana scholarship for women space engineers

Skyroot Aerospace launches Kalpana Fellowship for women in space sector, offering hands-on experience and career opportunities.

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Skyroot Aerospace raises ₹225 crore funding

Skyroot Aerospace raises ₹225 crore funding

Skyroot Aerospace raises US$27.5M in pre-Series C funding led by Temasek. Funds to be used to drive growth, increase launch frequency & capabilities, and attract top-tier talent. Funds bring total raised to US$95M, largest ever for Indian Space-tech startup

Skyroot has become a role model: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Skyroot has become a role model: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Dr. Jitendra Singh hails Skyroot Aerospace's new facility & Vikram-1 rocket launch, noting PM Modi's unshackling of space sector led to 150 start-ups. Skyroot is a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs in new sectors. India now on par with global tech, market potential up to $100B by 2040. Skyroot's Max-Q…

Skyroot Aerospace signs pacts with French firms

Skyroot Aerospace signs pacts with French firms

Skyroot signs MoUs with Prométhée and Expleo/ConnectSAT to provide launch services and reconfigurable software for IoT satellite. Skyroot's Vikram rockets offer advanced tech, 3D printing, carbon composite bodies and modular framework for multiple space launch requirements. Skyroot's 2nd mission to launch Vikram 1 rocket in forthcoming months, following successful launch…

Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3's success

Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3's success

Skyroot Aerospace, backed by GIC, aims to double launches next year & raise more money. Chandana, ex-ISRO scientist, says they're receiving "a lot of messages" from investors since Chandrayaan-3 success. Plans to ramp up workforce and fundraising in 2024 to support increased launches.

Indian startup launches country's first privately built rocket

Indian startup launches country's first privately built rocket

The launch is a milestone in India's effort to foster a private space industry. The rocket, made by Hyderabad-based Skyroot, was aloft for about five minutes and reached peak altitude of 55 miles.

Vikram-S: India's First Private Rocket Successfully Launched

Vikram-S: India's First Private Rocket Successfully Launched

India's first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S, successfully lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota today, marking the foray of the private sector into the country's space industry. Read on for details:

India's first private rocket launch likely between November 12-16

India's first private rocket launch likely between November 12-16

India's first privately developed rocket Vikram-S is set for a launch between November 12 and 16, Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace announced on Tuesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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ISRO, Australian Space Agency to boost bilateral collaborations in space tech

Six MoUs signed between Indian and Australian space start-ups at Bengaluru Space Expo

Skyroot Aerospace gets funds from early Google investor

Start-up is building India’s first private space launch vehicle

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