Aaka Space Studio
India's first private space architecture firm specializing in the design and construction of human-centric habitats and infrastructure for extreme environments on Earth and in space.
- CEO / Founder
- Aastha Kacha Jhala
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- ["i-Hub Gujarat"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["NDAH_Kalpana1 (India's first permanent Space Architecture and Exploration Station/Analog facility)","3D-printed Mars Radiation Shield (Asia's first, utilizing regolith-mimicking materials)","Earth-based Analog Expeditions (e.g., Lunar Analog Expedition in the White Rann of Kutch)","Deployable and inflatable habitat structures for extreme environments","Space architecture and human factors consulting services"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) for 3D printing in space-like conditions and specialized knowledge in designing for high-confinement, extreme-environment habitability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridging the gap between terrestrial architecture and space exploration by creating sustainable, psychologically supportive living solutions using In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) and advanced 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on human-centric psychological well-being and physiological health in extreme isolation, combined with proprietary expertise in In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) for 3D printing specifically tailored for the Asian space ecosystem.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
National space agencies (ISRO, NASA), private space companies (SpaceX, Axiom Space), research institutions, defense organizations, and extreme/space tourism operators.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Defense","Construction (3D Printing)","Research & Education","Space Tourism"]
Competitors
["AI SpaceFactory","SAGA Space Architects","ICON"]
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from a design-focused studio to an operational mission lead for national-level space analog programs within three years of founding.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2021 as Asia's first private space architecture firm.","Developed Asia's first 3D-printed Mars Radiation Shield in 2024.","Organized India's first Earth-based Lunar Analog Expedition in the White Rann of Kutch (2024).","Led the establishment of India's first Mars and Moon analog pilot habitat in Ladakh (2024).","Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Omspace Rocket and Exploration for collaborative aerospace projects (2024).","Represented India in the world's largest proof-of-concept space simulation mission (2025)."]
Notable Customers
["ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)","Mars Society of Canada","Omspace Rocket and Exploration"]