The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted history with the successful landing of the Vikram Lander on the moon, igniting widespread jubilation across the nation. This monumental achievement was celebrated not only by the public but also by Indian startup founders and investors, who hailed the brilliance behind the accomplishment of Chandrayaan-3.
Startup Leaders Extend Praise for ISRO Achievement
GalaxEye Space’s Co-founder and CEO, Suyash Singh, lauded ISRO’s flawless execution, describing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft’s clinical landing as a testament to the organization’s unparalleled talent and determination to achieve the extraordinary. Singh highlighted that this victory belongs to both ISRO and India.
Tech Innovators Express Triumph and Inspiration
Awais Ahmed, Pixxel’s Co-founder and CEO, expressed his elation about the successful soft landing on X (previously Twitter). Ahmed underlined the significance of this achievement as a testament to India’s technological prowess and as a clarion call for the country’s homegrown spacetech startups. He emphasized that Chandrayaan-3’s landing signifies the convergence of the nation’s dreams and aspirations within the vast realm of space.
ISRO Triumph Inspires Hope and Growth
Moin SPM, Co-founder and COO of AgniKul Cosmos, expressed immense pride for Indians as he hailed the landing as an “ecstatic” moment. He stated that this achievement propels India’s influence beyond Earth. He asserted that this marks India’s moment not only on the global stage but also in space.
VC Firms Draw Parallels to Startup Ecosystem
Anup Jain, Managing Partner at Orios Venture Partners, drew parallels between ISRO’s moon mission and the startup ecosystem. He praised the shared spirit of striving for greatness amidst challenges and failures. Jain underscored the importance of learning from setbacks and persevering towards success, much like the lunar missions.
Pranav Pai, Founding Partner of 3one4 Capital, celebrated the landing and expressed the VC firm’s commitment to bolstering investments in indigenous technologies. He highlighted the synchronicity of this achievement with India’s growth trajectory as a global economic powerhouse.
India has achieved a significant milestone with Chandrayaan-3. It successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon’s south pole. This accomplishment makes India the first country to achieve this feat. India now joins Russia, the US, and China as the fourth nation to accomplish a successful moon landing. The Vikram Lander’s impeccable touchdown at 06:04 pm ushered jubilation among ISRO’s scientists at the command center in Bengaluru.
