Work hard in silence, let success be your noise -Success story of the True Achiever

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Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, is a shining example of how passion, resilience, and vision can triumph over conventional academic metrics.

Despite scoring only 51 out of 100 in mathematics during his school years, Chandana went on to graduate from IIT Kharagpur with dual degrees in mechanical engineering and thermal science and engineering, later working as a rocket scientist at ISRO for six years before launching India’s first private rocket manufacturing facility.

Journey and Achievements

Chandana’s path from a student with average marks to a pioneering entrepreneur was marked by his unwavering focus on space technology.


He contributed to major ISRO projects, including the GSLV Mk-III and the S200 solid rocket booster, before co-founding Skyroot Aerospace in 2018.


Skyroot Aerospace made history in November 2022 by launching “Vikram-S,” *India’s first privately built rocket*, from Sriharikota.


This milestone marked the beginning of India’s private space industry and demonstrated the potential of homegrown innovation


Inspiration for Young Innovators

Chandana’s story is especially inspiring for students who feel constrained by their academic scores.


His journey proves that marks are not the sole measure of one’s potential. His success is rooted in his deep passion for rocketry, persistence through challenges, and the courage to pursue unconventional dreams.


Skyroot Aerospace has since grown into India’s largest private rocket manufacturing facility, further cementing Chandana’s status as a trailblazer in the field.


Key Milestones

Graduated from IIT Kharagpur with dual degrees.

Worked as a scientist at ISRO, contributing to flagship projects.

Co-founded Skyroot Aerospace in 2018.

Led the *launch of “Vikram-S,” India’s first privately built rocket*, in 2022.

Built India’s largest private rocket manufacturing facility.


Pawan Kumar Chandana’s story is a powerful reminder that with belief in one’s ideas, focus, and resilience, anyone can achieve extraordinary things, regardless of their academic background.


source Harshad Shah

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