Meet Sabareesan Son-In-Law Of MK Stalin, Set To Launch Vaanam (Image: Instagram _sabsveda_)
Sabareesan Vedamurthy, the son-in-law of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is taking the state’s space ambitions to new heights with his latest venture, “Vaanam.”
This private space tech accelerator is set to overturn India’s space startup by providing commercial expertise and specialised tools to new ventures.
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Vaanam’s mission is to help early-stage space startups achieve product-market fit and scale-up. With the backing of renowned ISRO scientist Padma Bhushan Nambi Narayanan, Vaanam has a solid foundation in mentorship.
The accelerator is technically launched by Sabareesan’s brother, Hariharan Vedamurthy and entrepreneur and co-founder Sameer Bharat Ram. Sabareesan Vedamurthy, the head of this project is an entrepreneur and political strategist.
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Vaanam is part of Tamil Nadu’s broader space strategy which includes creating a propellant park in Thoothukudi. This Rs 950 crore project will establish India’s second rocket launchpad, positioning Tamil Nadu as the emerging space tech hub of India.
Vaanam’s educational outreach involves creating Space Clubs in schools and colleges. This initiative aims to inspire young people to pursue space exploration to make them feel they too can aim for the stars.
However, the actual space program’s success depends on overcoming bureaucratic delays and complexities. Some suggest that Vaanam may pose a tough competition to Elon Musk‘s SpaceX.
@elonmusk I am curious whether the news is true are you keeping an eye on it? Vaanam – a space venture started in Tamilnadu India by Sabareesan Vedamurthy With the backing of Nambi Narayanan, former ISRO scientist. This has started to support small startups in TAMILNADU, INDIA 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/BW05zpGv5O
— Praven U (@praven_u) November 19, 2024
Here onwards @elonmusk vs #Sabareesan #Tesla vs #Vaanam@elonmusk The sun ( @arivalayam ) is going to beat you down 😂😂😂😂 keep ready
ED : குறுக்கால இந்த கௌசிக் வந்தா 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/IvjXuvw5gt
— Stand With Savukku (@Karthickrames1) November 18, 2024
(With inputs from agencies)
