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 and tested Asia's first 3D-printed Mars Radiation Shield in 2026., 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