The visionaries, researchers, and designers pushing the boundaries of architecture beyond our planet.
A multidisciplinary crew united by a shared passion for designing humanity's future across the cosmos.
Founder & CEO
Co-founder & COO
Lead Aerospace & Systems Engineer
Distinguished researchers, explorers, and innovators who guide and support ARKASA's mission.
Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), Centre for Advanced Research, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, IAF, Bengaluru, India
Mohana Sai Akula is an Indian space science researcher and astronaut candidate selected by Titans Space Industries, USA, for their 2029 inaugural spaceflight mission. He is India's first civilian scientist to participate in the government space analog mission Anugami-2025. A Master's scholar in Astrobiology and Space Science, his work focuses on astrobiology mission design, lunar botany, and space agriculture. He is an ISRO NSSS 2024 awardee, an Indian Ambassador for LunAres Research Station, Poland, and has represented India in two international lunar analog missions (2023 & 2024).
Space Biotechnologist | Researcher
Ananda Padmanabhan is a space biotechnology researcher and advocate for space life sciences from India. He is currently pursuing his Master's at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany. He works with Arkasa Space Architecture Labs as a space biotechnology researcher and serves as a habitat coordinator in one of the world's largest analog research environments. His work focuses on regenerative space habitats, astrobiology, and life-support systems for future space missions.
Founder, Space Nutrition Network
Kristine Atienza is a public health nutritionist, innovator, and founder of the Space Nutrition Network. With over eight years of experience in food systems and public health programs, she has worked on national and international initiatives related to nutrition and food security. She is recognized as the first Filipino analog astronaut and is actively advancing research on space food systems and astronaut nutrition for long-duration missions.
Analog Astronaut | Space Architect
Ismail El Omari is a Moroccan analog astronaut, space architect, and advocate for human space exploration. He has participated in Mars analog missions, conducting research and operational tasks in isolated environments that simulate extraterrestrial conditions. With a background in architecture and space habitats, he works to promote innovation in space design and inspires the next generation through educational initiatives such as AstroKids.
Founder & CEO, Stardust Inc.
Jason Michaud is the founder and CEO of Stardust Inc., an organization dedicated to making space accessible to people around the world. With extensive experience in microgravity, lunar, and Martian flight simulations, he is actively training to become a private astronaut. Through Stardust Odyssey, he leads global collaborations with space agencies, industry leaders, and international organizations to support workforce development, analog missions, and the future of human space exploration.
Principal Architect | Folds Design Studio
Krishna Murthy is an Indian architect and the founder of Folds Design Studio, an innovative architectural practice based in Navi Mumbai. His work focuses on integrating advanced digital technologies such as AI, parametric design, and digital fabrication to create future-forward built environments. Alongside his professional practice, he is a sought-after educator and speaker who conducts workshops across India on parametric design and computational architecture. Through his work and mentorship, he continues to inspire the next generation of architects while shaping a technologically driven future for the built environment.