BlueWay Horizon is an emerging startup in the Aeronautics, Aerospace & Defence sector, venturing into one of the most complex and high-stakes areas of aerospace which is re-entry systems.
Founded in 2024 by Nandan Kumar Jha (CEO) and Pranjit Sharma (COO), two aerospace engineering graduates with hands-on experience from esteemed organizations such as ISRO, NAL, and even the private space sector — BlueWay Horizon was born from a deep realization: while India’s space program has made impressive strides, it still lags significantly in re-entry systems technology.
The duo observed a growing global momentum toward microgravity research, in-orbit manufacturing, and return missions, and saw a critical gap — India lacked indigenous, scalable solutions for safe and precise return from space. Rather than wait for top-down innovation, they decided to take initiative from the ground up, channelling their academic foundation and field experience into creating one of India’s first dedicated re-entry-tech startups.
“We believe the future of advanced manufacturing lies beyond Earth. At BlueWay Horizon, we’re building the supply chain between Earth and orbit — starting with India’s first autonomous space labs equipped with return capabilities for high-value pharmaceutical production in microgravity,” says Nandan Kumar Jha, Co-Founder & CEO of BlueWay Horizon.
The startup is incubated and supported by IIT Mandi Catalyst and Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC). Backed by government grants for prototype development, the startup is well-positioned to revolutionize India’s re-entry systems technology — paving the way for safer and more sustainable access to space.
India’s recent push toward private participation in space exploration, combined with the strategic relevance of missions like Gaganyaan, creates a timely opportunity for startups like BlueWay Horizon. Re-entry technology remains a critical and underdeveloped segment in India’s private aerospace landscape — and BlueWay aims to fill that gap with a research-first, application-ready approach.
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