Keerthan Chand

VP, Avionics of Catalyx Space

I’ve always been passionate about building systems that demand absolute precision. At 15, I was building autonomous drones and teaching engineering students. By 18, I had designed and launched my first satellite computer and software into space.


Since then, I’ve worked on four more satellites and led seven high-altitude balloon missions, constantly pushing the limits of avionics and space systems. Outside of aerospace, I’ve built secure systems like payment gateways and blockchain solutions. Now, as the Co-founder and VP of Software and Avionics at Space Rickshaw, I design mission-critical computers and electronics for reentry capsules, shaping the future of spaceflight.