We are Australian sovereign industry leaders in  
AI-powered space and defence technology

We are spearheading AI innovation for space and defence

Akula Tech is designing, building and deploying next generation satellite systems that redefines intelligence gathering from space for critical applications on Earth.
OUR MISSION

We are committed to leading the change towards next-generation smart satellite solutions, delivering unparalleled value to the evolving space sector.

OUR VISION

Our Vision is to emerge as the Industry Prime in the space sector, using AI powered technology for government and commercial applications.

Our Journey

Key Milestones on Akula Tech's Path to Innovation

1
June 2022: Birth of Innovation

Akula Tech begins its journey.

2
2023: Foundation for Growth

Secured our initial pre-seed funding.

3
May 2024: Skyward Bound

Project NEXUS set for launch as our inaugural hosted payload mission.

4
Q1 2025: Expanding Horizons

Preparing for our second mission to orbit, continuing our service of hosted payload missions.

AKULA TECH's TIMELINE

Founded in June 2022
Akula Tech was founded in June 2022 by Preetham Akula, with the vision of innovating the space industry through advanced satellite systems.
2023
Akula Tech secured pre-seed funding from an Angel Investor, which played a pivotal role in jump-starting the company’s early-stage development.
Q3 2025
1st Space Mission: Launching our first AI-powered data processing unit to demonstrate real-time data processing and advanced on-orbit capabilities, with deployment scheduled through SpaceX
Q4 2025
Pilot AIT Commissioning: Initiating the phase 1 (pilot stage) of our Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) to build our Software Defined Smart Satellites in Australia.
Q1 2026
ODESSSy-1:
Akula Tech’s first mission under its Hosted Payload Program, hosting a novel quantum technology payload, funded by the Canadian Space Agency.
Q2 2026
Autonomous Multi-payload Drone Swarm Demonstration.
2026
Phase 1 of software defined smart satellites constellation enabling Space based Intelligence as a Service
2027
Phase 2 of software defined smart satellites constellation enabling Space based Intelligence as a Service

OUR TEAM

Preetham Akula
CEO & Founder

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Jaspal Sarai
Advisor

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Hon. Greg Hunt
Strategic Advisor

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Shreyas Urunkar
Chief Technology Officer

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Nishq Ravindranath
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

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