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SCI & TECH1d agoPawan Kumar Chandana: The Indian Entrepreneur Taking Private Space GlobalPawan Kumar Chandana: The Indian Space Entrepreneur Taking Private Rockets Global After spending years inside ISRO, Pawan Kumar Chandana helped build Skyroot Aerospace into a private launch company capable of reaching orbit. Vikram-1’s July 2026 success has now turned that ambition into a commercial proposition — and TIME’s recognition of Chandana puts a new face on India’s rapidly expanding space economy. For decades, India’s space story was overwhelmingly associated with one institution: ISRO. That story is changing. On July 18, 2026, a rocket developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace lifted off from Sriharikota and successfully reached Low Earth Orbit. It was not simply another Indian launch. It was the first time a private Indian company successfully conducted an orbital launch from Indian soil. Behind that achievement is Pawan Kumar Chandana, Skyroot’s co-founder and CEO, a former ISRO scientist who moved from designing space systems inside India’s national space programme to building a private company capable of selling launch services to customers around the world. His inclusion in TIME100 Next 2026, a list recognising emerging leaders shaping the future, gives the achievement a wider international context. TIME describes TIME100 Next as a platform for people shaping the future and defining the nextdoonited_in · india
SCI & TECHSep 5Paris Climate Goals Mean Many Chinese & Indian Fossil Fuel Power Plants Retire Early Or Run Slow - CAN STILL ACHIEVE 1 . 5°CAchieving Paris Climate Goals could necessitate the early retirement or reduced operation of numerous fossil fuel power plants in China and India. The article suggests that the 1.5°C target might still be attainable despite these challenges.science20.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 7Astrobase unveils India first private reusable rocket engine technologyAstrobase has unveiled India's first private reusable rocket engine technology. This represents a significant advancement in the country's space technology sector.thehindubusinessline.com · India
SCI & TECHJul 16Andy Mukherjee : India IT industry should be alert to why companies like Starbucks are adopting AIAn analysis suggests that India's IT industry should observe why companies like Starbucks are integrating AI technology. This indicates the growing impact of artificial intelligence across various sectors.livemint.com · India
SCI & TECHJun 18 Together going to launch TRISHNA satellite next year : PM Modi hails India - France multisectoral tiesIndia and France are planning to launch the TRISHNA satellite next year, a project highlighted by PM Modi as a sign of strong multisectoral ties. This collaboration signifies ongoing scientific and technological cooperation between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States