Recognition & Impact

Awards & Achievements

Milestones, recognitions, and contributions that define Arkasa's journey across disciplines.

20+ Trainees
10+ Workshops &
Masterclasses
10+ Collaborations
5 Research
Streams
4 Research
Papers
6 Project
Proposals
Honours

Awards & Recognitions

Individual and institutional honours earned through pioneering work in space architecture.

Young Achievers Award
Individual Award
Indian Achievers Forum Award
Arshleen Kaur Sahni

Arshleen's groundbreaking contributions to the field earned her the prestigious Indian Achievers Forum Award, a testament to her dedication, ingenuity, and impact on the space technology landscape.

TEDx Flame University
Speaking Honour
TEDx Talks Flames, "From Dreaming of Space to Crafting It"
Arshleen Kaur Sahni

Invited speaker at TEDx Flames University, Pune, delivering a talk on the intersection of space architecture, imagination, and engineering reality.

India at HI-SEAS
International
Represented India at HI-SEAS Analog Astronaut Mission, Hawaii
Aagam Jain

Aagam Jain proudly represented India at HI-SEAS, Hawaii, where he hoisted the Tiranga atop Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcanic mountain, during his landmark participation in the EMMIHS Lunar Simulation Mission.

Competition Winner
Winner, Samunnati 2024 Art & Architecture Festival
Moon House Design (Chandravaas)

Won at the Samunnati 2024 Art and Architecture Festival for the Moon House design (Chandravaas), organised by the Council of Architecture as part of the India Art, Architecture, and Design Student Biennale.

Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention, Marsception 2024 by Volume Zero
Martian Habitation Design

Received an Honorable Mention at Marsception 2024, a global competition by Volume Zero to design a Martian Habitation, recognizing Arkasa's innovative approach to extraterrestrial living environments.

Innovation Award
Winner, FIA Ideathon 2025
GAIA-HAB: Generative Adaptive Interface for Astronauts

Recognized for the groundbreaking project "GAIA-HAB: Generative Adaptive Interface for Astronauts, Holistic Adaptive Biophilia," which envisions adaptive, biophilic space habitats to enhance astronaut health, resilience, and performance.

Our Contribution

In the Field

Workshops, conferences, missions, and global collaborations that put Arkasa on the map.

Space Architecture Workshop St. Anthony's
Workshop
Space Architecture Workshop, St. Anthony's Convent School

Conducted a Space Architecture Workshop at St. Anthony's Convent School, Jwalaika, Uttarakhand, introducing students to the fundamentals of designing for space.

IMA HI-SEAS Crew
Analog Mission
IMA HI-SEAS Analog Astronaut Program, Hawaii, USA

Crew participation at the IMA HI-SEAS Analog Astronaut Program in Hawaii, USA, including EVA operations atop Mauna Loa and full mission simulation protocols.

Bio-Inspired Frontier Panel
Conference
Panel Discussion, Bio-Inspired Frontier 2025, GEOPAQ

Contributor in Panel Discussion at the Bio-Inspired Frontier 2025 International Conference organized by GEOPAQ, engaging with global leaders in bio-inspired design and space research.

TEDx Flame University Speaker
Speaking
Speaker, TEDx Flame University, Pune

Delivered an inspiring talk at TEDx Flame University on the journey from dreaming of space to designing for it, reaching a wide audience of students and professionals.

Astroscope Astronomy Event
Outreach
Astronomy Event, Astroscope, Uttarakhand

Part of an astronomy event organized by Astroscope, officially recognized by Uttarakhand Tourism & Government for its contribution to science outreach in the region.

Bio-Inspired Frontier Speaker
Conference Talk
Speaker Session, Bio-Inspired Frontier 2025, GEOPAQ

"Cosmic Biomimicry: Resonance as Design Intelligence", a speaker session at Bio-Inspired Frontier 2025, presenting Arkasa's research at the intersection of biomimicry and space architecture.

IAC 2025 Sydney
International Conference
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025, Sydney

Represented Arkasa at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, connecting with the global space community and showcasing our research vision.

ICTAC 2025 Paper Presentation
Research Paper
Paper Presentation, ICTAC 2025, Urban Symphony, Chandigarh

Presented a conference paper at ICTAC 2025 proceedings, Urban Symphony, hosted by Chandigarh University, contributing to the academic discourse on space-influenced architecture.

GLEX 2025 Paper Presentation
Research Paper
Paper Presentation, GLEX 2025, ISRO × IAF

Presented a paper at the GLEX 2025 conference proceedings, hosted by ISRO in collaboration with IAF, one of the most prestigious global space exploration forums.

MetaAeon Workshop Series
Workshop Series
MetaAeon International Workshop Series, World Space Week 2025

Hosted the MetaAeon International Workshop Series on the occasion of World Space Week 2025, bringing together participants globally to explore cosmic architecture and Meta Aeon principles, in collaboration with StarDust.

Polaris Mission 2026
Analog Mission
Polaris Mission 2026, AATC, Poland

Led as Crew Commander at the Analog Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) in Poland during Polaris Mission 2026, conducting habitat simulations and training protocols in a pressurized analog environment.

Cosmic Meet-up Jantar Mantar
Community
Cosmic Meet-up 2026, Jantar Mantar, New Delhi

Organized and participated in the Cosmic Meet-up 2026 at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, a gathering of space enthusiasts, researchers, and architects fostering community in India's space sector.