'I Didn't Expect Orbit on the First Attempt': Skyroot CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana

How did a young team of engineers achieve what had never been done before?

In this exclusive conversation with NDTV, Pawan Kumar Chandana, CEO and Co-Founder of Skyroot Aerospace, shares how passion, ambition, and years of preparation helped the company successfully reach orbit on its very first attempt.

He explains why he didn't expect orbital success in the maiden mission, how Skyroot motivated a team with many first-time engineers, and why this launch is a turning point for India's private space sector. Chandana also outlines the roadmap ahead for Skyroot and the opportunities opening up for India's growing space ecosystem.