People, Positions and Obituaries · 11 February 2026
Aditya Pandya became India's youngest male analog astronaut.
Exam-focused facts from the 11 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Aditya Pandya, 17, led hardware, IoT, and intelligence systems for AAKA Space Studio's lunar habitat simulation.
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)-affiliated AAKA Space Studio conducted the mission from February 1 to 8 in Dholavira, Kutch.
- Pandya contributed to designing sensor modules, biometric systems, embedded hardware, and modular components during a six-month development phase.
- The four-member crew tested isolation, habitat living, and autonomous operations under Moon-like conditions using a digital twin framework for real-time monitoring.