Skyroot Aerospace Carries PM Modi's Message into Orbit

The mission represents a high-stakes evolution for Skyroot Aerospace, founded in 2018 by former ISRO scientists Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka. Following their historic 2022 suborbital launch, the company now faces the complexities of reaching orbit. Success would solidify the firm’s position among a select group of global private launch providers capable of deploying commercial satellites.

This launch underscores the rapid transformation of India’s space sector, which shifted from a government-exclusive domain to a landscape defined by private enterprise. Under reforms championed by the Prime Minister, the creation of IN-SPACe allowed startups access to critical infrastructure and expertise. Skyroot has since emerged as India’s first space unicorn, developing advanced propulsion and additive manufacturing capabilities to compete in the global market. For the startup, the inclusion of the Prime Minister's message serves as a testament to the government's ongoing push to foster a new generation of aerospace innovation.