Aditya Pandya (Indian Analog Astronaut) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Analog Astronaut
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	23/12/2008
Age	17 years
Birthplace	Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Latest News about Aditya Pandya

08/02/2026

Aditya Pandya, aged 17 from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, became India's youngest male analog astronaut after completing an eight-day lunar simulation mission in Dholavira, Kutch, organized by AAKA Space Studio. He served as a crew member in a four-person team living in a container-based habitat under strict isolation, replicating Moon-like conditions to test survival, habitat systems, endurance, and human-machine interaction. Pandya also led the engineering efforts, designing and validating IoT systems, biometric tools, air-quality sensors, and 3D-printed hardware during the mission from February 1 to 8, 2026.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Adi
Known For	Being one of India's youngest male analog astronauts

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

High School	Asia English School, Ahmedabad
College/University	Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar
Courses	A course in generative AI from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2025) A certificate in Generative AI for data-driven business decision-making from Indian Institute of Management (2025) A Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering from the Institute of Advanced Research (pursuing as of 2026)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Career

Overview	Aditya Pandya has carved a niche for himself in the field of analog astronautics at a remarkably young age.
Involvement	Founded INNOGNE, a skill-based learning company aimed at educating people about astronomy. Became an IoT Researcher at AAKA Space Studio in August 2025. Co-founded IDEN Cards, a data security software company, in September 2025. Participated in a lunar analogue mission in February 2026 to study lunar conditions.
Achievements	Developed a biometric tracking system for crew health monitoring and a real-time telemetry framework during the lunar mission. Worked part-time as a student volunteer at the Blind People’s Association, contributing to the design of an ultrasonic blind stick. Designed and tested key systems for the lunar analog mission, including air-quality sensors, biometric monitoring tools, IoT systems, embedded hardware for habitat health and safety, and modular 3D-printed components.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/adi_astron
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiastron/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He completed his intermediate education at Asia English School with specialization in Science, Maths, and Artificial Intelligence.
2. Aditya's passion for astronomy emerged in childhood, driving him to pursue advanced studies and practical experiences in the field.
3. The lunar analogue mission lasted 8 days, during which the crew adhered to strict isolation protocols.
4. He completed his 10+2 in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
5. He earned certifications in Generative AI from Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology between February and April 2025.

Aditya Pandya Analog Astronaut Indian Ahmedabad, Gujarat