Building India's First Private Space Company | Pawan Chandana of Skyroot | SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Описание: Welcome to the first episode of SparX by Mukesh Bansal! Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey, tracing India’s first private rocket launch. At SparX, we're on a mission to explore the boundaries of human potential while engaging with the brightest minds nationwide.

Today Mukesh Bansal (Founder: Myntra and Cure.Fit) is in conversation with pioneering aerospace expert and entrepreneur Pawan Chandana (Co-founder Skyroot). In this episode, we cover the expansive area of aerospace engineering, the complex physics of space-tech and what powers Pawan and his team to explore this elusive and intimidating sector. 

Over the course of this episode we hear inspirational stories of the tumultuous history of India and space exploration, how Pawan and his team successfully launched India’s first private rocket launch and the future of space-tech with billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos rushing to join the private space race.

We hope you enjoy this thrilling conversation between two of the leading change makers of the country in this episode of SparX podcast. Watch the episode for more insights, inspiration and knowledge.

Chapters:
Coming Up: 0:00 - 0:31
Opening Theme: 0:32 - 0:47
Introduction: 0:48 - 1:35
India’s First Private Rocket Launch: 1:35 - 6:11
Making “Rocket Science” Accessible: 6:12 - 7:57
Early Phases of Pawan’s Journey: 7:58 - 13:01
The IIT to ISRO Pipeline: 13:02 - 15:44
Thermal Engineering and Cryogenics in Rockets: 15:45 - 17:26
Pawan’s Experience at ISRO: 17:27 - 19:41
ISRO’s Achievements Through The Years: 19:41 - 25:18
The Evolution of SLVs (Satellite Launch Vehicles): 25:19 - 30:57
About Low Earth Satellites: 30:58 - 35:19
Leaving ISRO and Beginning Skyroot: 35:20 - 39:07
The Inspiration Behind Skyroot: 39:08 - 46:22
On Risk-Appetite and a Long Term Approach to Skyroot: 46:23 - 48:10
Seed Funding for Deep Tech in India: 48:11 - 50:05
The First Pitch and the First Talent: 50:06 - 54:37
What Were the First Couple of Years for Skyroot Like?: 54:38 - 56:52
The Physics of a Launch and Its Application: 56:53 - 1:00:24
Testing of the First Rocket: 1:00:25 - 1:03:13
Early Investors for Skyroot: 1:03:14 - 1:08:37
The Government Reform That Changed the Game for Skyroot: 1:08:38 - 1:11:41
The Process of Building a Rocket: 1:11:42 - 1:14:35
The First Launch and the Role of IN-SPACe: 1:14:36 - 1:18:33
Support from the Indian Government: 1:18:34 - 1:20:23
Becoming a National Phenomenon: 1:20:24 - 1:24:16
What’s Next for Skyroot?: 1:24:17 - 1:29:53
“Opening Space for All”: 1:29:54 - 1:34:14
Life Beyond Earth and the Infinite Potential of Space: 1:34:15 - 1:37:31
India’s Advantage in the Space Race: 1:37:32 - 1:39:18
Learnings and What to Expect in the Future: 1:39:19 - 1:43:47

About SparX by Mukesh Bansal
SparX is a podcast where we delve into the cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth.

We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us.

In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career.

This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you.

Follow us on Instagram: @sparxbymukeshbansal
Website: https://www.sparxbymukeshbansal.com
You can also listen to SparX on all audio platforms

Fasion | Outbreak | Courtesy EpidemicSound.com