About us

Behind the Scenes at Aries.space

Meet Our Crew of Innovators

The Minds Powering Our Journey Beyond Earth

We Couldn’t Explore Without Their Passion

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Schrödel

Faculty Advisor

Alexander Kolbai

Industry Advisor

Swaraj Tendulkar

University Mentor

K.K.Achari

Industry Mentor

Venkata Prashanth Uppalapati

University Mentor

Niranjan Ramesha

University Mentor

Nikhil Meduri

University Mentor

Check out our specialized departments.

Leap-One Departments

Drill & Manipulator
Mission, Resources & Outreach Department
Astroflight Department
Scientific Payload Department
Mechanical Department
Electrical Department
Software & Navigation Department
Communication Department

Meet our Leap-One Crew

Innovators Behind LEAP-One’s Next Frontier

HARSHA VARDHAN RAJU
GOTTIMUKKALA

Team Lead LeapOne 

and

 Interm lead for Scientific Payload

mECHANICAL DEPARTMENT

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BRAHAMA TEJA NAROJU

Mechanical Lead

SHREYAS PATEL

Mechanical department

Naveen Kumar Shivakumar

Mechanical department

Rahul Kamatagi

Mechanical department

ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT

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AYAN AKBAR ALI

Electrical Lead

MOHAMMAD ABDULAZIZ

Electrical department

YASH LOHAR

Electrical department

MD BASHAR

Electrical department

SOFTWARE DEPARTMENT

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OMAR ABDELRADY

Software Lead

HARSHA VARDHAN RAJU GOTTIMUKKALA

Software department

Camila Chagas Carvalho

Software department

RAHUL KHANDAIT

Software department

Abhishek Salunke

Software department

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

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VIGHNESH MADHAV DESHMUKH

Communication Lead

DRILL & MANIPULATOR DEPARTMENT

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BRAHAMA TEJA NAROJU

Manipulator Lead

Rahul Kamatagi

Mechanical department

DANNY SNEHAM

Drill Department

Naveen Kumar Shivakumar

Mechanical department

ASTROFLIGHT DEPARTMENT

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RAHUL KHANDAIT

Drone Lead

OMAR ABDELRADY

Drone department

SCIENTIFIC- PAYLOAD DEPARTMENT

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HARSHA
GOTTIMUKKALA

Scientifc-Payload department lead

ANANTHA PATHMANABHAN

Scientific Payload
department

MISSION, RESOURCES & OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

ABHINAV RANA

Mission, Resources & Outreach department

REEBA BIJU

Mission, Resources & Outreach department

We Are Beyond

We refuse to be confined by the limits of Earth alone. Through rigorous research, cutting-edge engineering, and real-time field testing, our team consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.

Digital Pioneers

We thrive on creative code, immersive simulations, and high-fidelity modeling to transform our innovative concepts into reality. By harnessing advanced software tools, we continuously refine our designs—ensuring that each rover or drone is one step closer to exploring uncharted frontiers with confidence.

We stop at nothing

No challenge is too big for us. Whether we’re tackling rough Martian analog terrains or refining a next-gen flight controller, our determination never wavers.

We Love To Explore​

Curiosity drives innovation. By encouraging open-minded experimentation and in-depth research, we uncover possibilities others might overlook.

We Take It Step-By-Step

Our work is grounded in a methodical approach, from concept sketches through rigorous testing. Each iteration builds on the last, ensuring reliability and continuous improvement.

We Keep It Simple

When designing complex machines like rovers or drones, we strive for elegantly minimal solutions—fewer moving parts mean higher reliability in unforgiving environments.

One Vision, Shared Horizons

We Believe In Hard Work And Dedication

We believe in the synergy of talents, unwavering dedication, and boundless curiosity. By collaborating across disciplines and embracing every challenge, our student-led community strives to push the frontiers of space exploration—together, one milestone at a time.

Meet Our Allies in Exploration

Our Supporters & Partners

In collaboration with esteemed universities, industry sponsors, and visionary organizations, our work is fueled by a network of dedicated partners who believe in the power of student-led innovation. Their generous support and funding enable us to push the boundaries of space exploration, advance groundbreaking research, and transform ambitious ideas into reality. We are proud to have these partners by our side as we shape the future of off-world technology.

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