WSAASS-2025

Krishnamurthy Manjunatha is a Bangalore-based Space scientist, Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Educator with over 25 years of industry experience in Electronics, Space Systems & software and is currently driving advancements in space technology, STEM education, and government-led science initiatives in India. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from Regis University (USA) and a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Communication Engineering from JNNCE (India), and also pursued the MBA program at Georgia State University. He is the Founder of Orbit To Space, focused on developing advanced spacecraft systems and patented interplanetary transport architectures, and Founder of Planet Mars, creating STEM platforms for students from school to engineering levels. As Chairman of Mars Home Base Organization and Member Researcher at Mars Society (USA), he advances research on Mars settlement and human spaceflight. He also contributes to the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore and is playing a key role in initiatives such as promoting Quantum Computing Education in Karnataka, establishment of Biosphere Facility in Bangalore, Establishment of Space Museum modelled on Huntsville’s U.S. Rocket & Space Centre, Science City Bangalore, and BASE-E Missions using ISRO’s SSLV rocket. His granted and pending patents include a novel re-entry method for reusable rockets, rocket stage to orbital space station transformation systems, modular propellant tank layout system for reusable rockets, Modular Interplanetary Transport system and advanced spacecraft docking systems. Guided by the vision to make India a global leader in space exploration, Mars settlement, and experiential STEM education, he works to ensure that space innovation serves both Earth and humanity’s interplanetary future.