Akashalabdhi, incubated at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), is gearing up to launch AntarikshHAB — India’s first scaled-down Inflatable Space Habitat (ISH) — in July 2026. As a Sr. Journalist Space domain my exclusive interview with Founder & CEO of Akashalabdhi who shared how this ambitious mission could redefine orbital living and mark a major milestone for India’s private space ecosystem. From advanced space systems to next-gen materials, AntarikshHAB is more than a launch — it’s a leap toward sustainable and scalable habitation in space.
Watch my exclusive interview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBkTpnwSssA&t=22s
Read my exclusive interview report – https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/indian-startup-plans-indias-first-inflatable-space-habitat-antarikshhab-enn26021202476
The future of Indian space innovation is inflatable — and it’s taking off soon.
