Skyroot’s co-founder, Chandana, describes an early academic struggle before becoming involved in India’s space efforts. In remarks cited by NDTV, he says he scored poorly in school through at least the early years and could not have imagined that he would later contribute to India’s space story. The account includes his recollection that he scored 51 in mathematics, despite later becoming associated with rocket launches and reaching orbit. The statement is presented as a reflection on his personal background and how his career trajectory changed over time. NDTV frames the remarks around the contrast between his early grades and his later role in the space sector, including the progression from being a student with weak performance to participating in a project capable of placing a rocket into orbit. The sources do not provide additional technical details about the mission, timelines, or other personnel, focusing instead on the co-founder’s past academic performance and his later achievements.