Founder & CEO

Sakthikumar is an Aerospace Engineer with over 10 years of experience in propulsion technology. At IISc, he worked as a Research Associate, publishing 15 international papers and securing 4 patents. He later led R&D at BNG Spray Solutions and contributed to key projects for ISRO, GTRE, Honeywell, and Pratt & Whitney. A dedicated space enthusiast, he founded OrbitAID to develop sustainable satellite technologies for the future of space

COO & Co-founder

Nikhil Balasubramanian is an aerospace engineer with over 7 years of experience in propulsion and combustion for rocket engines, air-breathing systems, and satellites. A Marie-Curie fellow, he pursued his Ph.D. at TUM, Munich, focusing on combustion instabilities, and holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Technion, Israel. He has published peer-reviewed research and presented widely at international conferences in satellite propulsion and combustion.

CSO & Co-Founder

Mano has over 5 years of experience in propulsion technologies, gained at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research, IISc Bengaluru. He combines strong technical expertise with hands-on knowledge of manufacturing and business operations. At OrbitAID, he plays a key role in driving business development and bridging engineering with strategic growth.

Director & Admin

Gandhi Prabu R. is an experienced administration and operations professional with over 15 years of expertise across manufacturing and healthcare sectors in India and the UAE. He specializes in executive support, factory operations, ISO compliance, and HR administration, and is known for his strong coordination and organizational skills