Young Astronaut Leads Lunar Analog Mission in India's Simulated Moon Habitat
Published on: Feb. 9, 2026, 3:12 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
AAKA Space Studio successfully conducted a lunar habitat simulation featuring a four-member crew. Notably, 17-year-old Aditya Pandya emerged as India's youngest analog astronaut, leading crucial technology developments. The mission, spanning from February 1 to 8 in Dholavira, Kutch, focused on isolation, habitat living, and autonomous operations under Moon-like conditions.
