In this emotionally charged and insight-rich episode of the #ManastuSpacePodcast, we dive into the origin stories, scientific breakthroughs, and deeply personal moments that have shaped Manastu Space - India's pioneering green propulsion company, where Raj Shrivastava, Head of Marketing & PR at Manastu Space, sits down with our CEO Tushar Jadhav.🚀 Vyom 2U: India’s Space-Verified Green Propulsion System💥 The near-death accident that defined our safety-first culture at Manastu🌍 Space debris, Kessler Syndrome & urgency for active debris removal💡 “We’ve not even scratched 1% of space-tech’s full potential”🧠 Collaboration with ISRO, DRDO, and support from Indian leadership📚 Personal growth, spiritual grounding & higher purpose❤️ Real stories of love, family, and unshakable support🔥 “Safety is a mindset”0:00 – Welcome to Manastu Space Podcast #4 2:26 – Understanding the problem first 3:16 – What is Carcinogenic? 3:50 – SPACEX was becoming a big name 5:25 - The saddest thing in life is wasted talent 6:22 – Confidence of an IIT student 7:22 – Our First Grant of Rs. 5 Lakhs holds more value to me than today’s 50Cr 8:45 – Indian Innovation Growth Program (2018) 12:09 – Cliche and the beauty of immense of hard-work 13:03 - VYOM 2U: Space Verified Product 15:00 – Dream of launching with ISRO, working with DRDO and backing of our investors 16:00 – Mother’s Love and blessings 17:16 – Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh 18:04 – Vyom 2U, I-Booster and understanding propulsion systems 20:16 – Critical issue of Space Debris in near future 20:53 – Understanding the threat of Space Debris 22:00 – Uncontrolled Chain Reaction of Debris in Low-Earth-Orbit 22:38 - The Kessler syndrome 23:06 – Launching 10,000 Satellites in one year 24:00 – Active Debris Removal and government’s mandate on de-orbiting 24:57 – Meeting CMO Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis 26:33 – Making Maharashtra a hub for Defense and Space Technologies 26:50 – PM Narendra Modi’s support and contribution to Space Industry 28:45 – Intent, vision and will of the top leadership in the country 30:00 – “Haven’t scratched even 1% of Space-Tech30:30 – Surviving a near-death accident while doing an experiment 32:00 – A hydrogen-filled balloon blasted in our hands 32:50 – 16% body burn, 6-days in ICU and one year of recovery 35:10 – Safety Week at Manastu Space 36:00 – “Safety is your mindset” 37:35 – Trust and Safety are Manastu Space’s two true values 38:05 – Support from my partner and family members 39:20 – I have lived all the emotions of TVF Pitchers 40:30 – I attribute my success to my sisters 41:03 – Love is Selfless 42:45 – Believe in higher purpose and frequencies 43:47 – Quick Rapid-Fire Round on Indian Space Moments 44:35 – EX ISRO Chief: DR. Somnath is an amazing human being 45:12 – Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai, UR Rao, Satish Dhawan and Kalam 46:05 – Favorite recommendations on books and movies 46:25 – Learning from Elon Musk: Tesla and SPACE X🌍 Follow Manastu Space & Stay Connected 🔹 Website: https://www.manastuspace.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manastu-space/ 🔹 Twitter/X: https://x.com/ManastuSpace 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manastuspace/ 🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5514jRJH8sHItxbC6flYg 📲Follow Tushar Jadhav 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tushar-jadhav-a4921315/ 🎙️Follow the Host - Raj Shrivastava 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-shrivastava-7656331a0/ 🚀 The Manastu Space Podcast is India’s first in-house podcast by a space organization, bringing you deep-dive conversations with space-tech leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers shaping the future of space and deep tech. 🛰 Be a part of Manastu's community, where propulsioning the greener way, we make space-talks cool and indeed build the knowledge access to 'space for all mankind!' For Enquiries: raj.shrivastava@manastuspace.com