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.
Q1 2025
Project NEXUS, a Hosted Payload Mission, is scheduled for launch in Q1 2025. This initiative is part of Akula Tech's expanding space operations, offering a platform for integrating payloads from various partners.
Q2 2025
2nd Mission planned in Q2 2025*
(Hosted Payload Mission)
Q3 2025
Commissioning of Australian manufacturing facility
2026
Expansion into Indo-Pacific Defence markets & USA supply chain
Q3 2026
Next generation Earth Observation Constellation - Phase 1
Early 2027
Earth Observation Constellation phase 2

OUR TEAM

Preetham Akula
CEO & Founder

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Jaspal Sarai
Director & Chief Security Officer

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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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