Kaustav Kishor

Micropropulsion & Space Systems Engineer | From First-Principles Design to Flight | Building Teams & Hardware for Strategic Missions | MTech, IIT Bombay

Role: Project Manager at Manastu Space
Location: Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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Experience

Project Manager
Manastu Space
Nov 2024 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN
Leading the 0→1 development of a strategic micropropulsion system — from first-principles design to environmentally qualified flight hardware — while scaling both infrastructure and team capability. Successfully developed hardware Prototype → EM → QM and qualified (environmental and functional) system according to system requirement. Recruited and mentored multidisciplinary team (design, AIT, systems, software, technicians) and transitioned ownership across functions. Leading system engineering, cross-functional integration (propellant, metallurgy, manufacturing, avionics, catalyst), and environmental qualification campaigns. Balanced deep technical execution with schedule, risk, and stakeholder management.

Education

RV College Of Engineering
B.E., Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
2016 — 2020
Kendriya Vidyalaya
High School, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Master of Technology - MTech, Aerospace, Propulsion
2020 — 2022

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Current company

Manastu Space

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 112 employees · Founded 2017 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

We are an Indian space-tech company specialising in green propulsion systems. Founded by IIT Bombay alumni, the company provides full-stack manoeuvrability solutions for modern satellite missions and kick-stages of launch vehicles. The rapid increase in satellite launches is significantly raising the risk of in-orbit collisions, making reliable propulsion essential for maneuvering and end-of-life de-orbiting. However, existing systems rely on toxic fuels like hydrazine, which are expensive to handle, require complex ground infrastructure and create operational challenges. Manastu addresses this with a hydrogen-peroxide based green propulsion system that is safer, cost-efficient and designed for rapid integration, enabling agile maneuvering, collision avoidance and sustainable satellite operations at scale. Manastu Space combines flight heritage, early international contracts, and a globally relevant, scalable propulsion solution, positioning it strongly for export readiness and rapid expansion across key space markets. From space-qualified hardware on ISRO missions to strategic defense collaborations, Manastu Space is committed to safe satellite missions while reducing the environmental footprint of space exploration. With a team of 100+ experts and a legacy of innovation in high temperature catalyst, green propellant and advanced combustion chamber, spanning 9 years, we are propelling the next generation of sustainable space missions.

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Experience

Project Manager

Education

RV College Of Engineering

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

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