About Us

BUILDING
HUMAN SYSTEMSINFRASTRUCTURE

Building Human Systems Infrastructure for Extreme Environments.

Our Mission
Mission
To enable human performance in extreme conditions, through ground breaking solutions.
Vision
To make human space flight accessible to all.
Values
Innovation, Bold, Dynamic, Inspirational
Overview

WHAT WE DO

Design, Test & Deploy Human Systems for Extreme Environments
From EVA spacesuit architectures to CBRN protective systems, industrial safety garments and high-altitude aviation suits- we build the platform that makes extreme environment operations possible.
Develop Platform Infrastructure for Hardware, Data, Validation & Missions
The HSIP platform integrates CORE hardware, PULSE telemetry, PROVE validation, DEPLOY missions, LABS research and ENGAGE public programs into a single unified infrastructure layer.
Collaborate with Industry, Government & Academia
Working with space agencies, defence organisations, research institutions and industrial partners to accelerate the development of human systems for the environments of the future.

LEADERSHIP

KIRITI RAMBHATLA
KIRITI RAMBHATLA
FOUNDER/CEO
Kiriti is an emerging technologies & innovation specialist. He is the architect of Kosmosuit, the next generation spacesuit technology.
RENUKA RAMBHATLA
RENUKA RAMBHATLA
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Renuka’s focus is on regulatory compliance at the company, working to align projects with aerospace, medical and quality management standards.

Team

Joanna Liu
Joanna Liu
Life Support Engineer
Specializing in thermal control and life support systems for human spaceflight and other extreme-environment applications. Applies rigorous engineering and testing to ensure reliable, efficient, and mission-critical performance under the demanding constraints of critical operations.
Raj Kulkarni
Raj Kulkarni
Avionics Engineer
Specializing in the design and integration of space grade electronics, embedded systems, and mission-critical instrumentation. Ensuring electronic systems are rigorously tested and qualified to meet demanding requirements for reliability, redundancy, and operation in extreme conditions.
Agyeya Tiwary
Agyeya Tiwary
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing & Supply Chain focus in scaling aerospace hardware from prototype to production through robust industrialization and supplier development. Manufacturing planning, sourcing, and quality assurance to ensure mission-critical components are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with standards.
Adam Heath
Adam Heath
Industrial Designer
Industrial Designer specializing in aerospace-grade product development, with expertise in human-centered design & ergonomics. Combines aesthetics, usability, and functional performance to create products optimized for extreme environments and operational reliability.
Advisory Board

SECTORAL ADVISORS

Dr. Jason Held
Dr. Jason Held
Advisor
Dr. Jason Held is a space industry leader and founder of Saber Astronautics, with experience supporting major aerospace programs including the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station. He also helped shape the Australian Space Agency and leads advanced spacecraft operations and AI-driven diagnostics initiatives.
Dr. Rowena Christiansen
Dr. Rowena Christiansen
Advisor
Dr. Christiansen is the first Australian to serve as an AsMA Vice-President, is the Founder of the ad astra vita project, and Co-Founder of the International Humans in Space Summit.
Aziz Al-Othman
Aziz Al-Othman
Advisor
Aziz Al-Othman is an engineering and business leader with more than 30 years of experience across environmental, industrial, and oil and gas sectors. He has led multinational R&D and infrastructure projects for global companies including Saudi Aramco, Siemens, Chevron, and Shell.
Lance Chia
Lance Chia
Advisor
Lance Chia is a healthcare and MedTech executive with more than 40 years of experience across diagnostics, innovation, and commercialisation. He led investment and innovation initiatives at the Liverpool Innovation Precinct and advises multiple MedTech and startup organisations.
Prof. James Elliott
Prof. James Elliott
Advisor
Prof. James Elliott is a biomedical research and healthcare leader with expertise in quantitative MRI research, sports medicine, and human performance. He leads the Kolling Institute and contributes to NASA’s Astronaut Spine Working Group
Jon Bradshaw
Jon Bradshaw
Consultant
Jon Bradshaw is an advanced manufacturing and engineering specialist with extensive experience across aerospace, defence, maritime, and scientific sectors. He has led major engineering and commercialisation projects and was awarded the 2019 Institute of Engineering & Technology “Jack Finlay Medal” for his contribution to manufacturing.
Dr. Gregor Ferguson
Dr. Gregor Ferguson
Consultant
Dr. Gregor Ferguson is a defence industry analyst and innovation consultant with more than 30 years of experience in defence acquisition, R&D, and industry engagement. He formerly served as editor of Australian Defence Magazine and currently leads innovation programs linked to major defence expos including Avalon Airshow and Land Forces.
Nigel Hennessey
Nigel Hennessey
Consultant
Nigel Hennessey is a professional company director specialising in digital transformation, governance, commercialisation, and marketing analytics. His leadership background includes senior defence and technology roles at BAE Systems, Adacel Technologies, and Simoco Pacific, alongside service in the Royal Navy.
Benjamin Peters
Benjamin Peters
Consultant
Benjamin Peters is a former NASA Johnson Space Center engineer who worked on next-generation pressure suit systems for future exploration missions between 2014 and 2019. His expertise supports Metakosmos’ focus on advanced human spaceflight systems and spacesuit technologies
Dr. Ryan Kobrick
Dr. Ryan Kobrick
Consultant
Dr. Ryan Kobrick has spent more than 20 years working across government, academia, industry, and non-profit sectors in pursuit of advancing human spaceflight. His experience spans human performance, space exploration, and astronautics, contributing valuable expertise to Metakosmos’ bioastronautics initiatives.
ACHIEVEMENTS

AWARDS AND
RECOGNITION

ASA24 Winner Seal Engineering Business of the Year
Good Design Award Winner with Logo
Good Design Powerhouse
SXSW Space
Techconnect Winner
Techconnect Winner
Methodology

OUR
APPROACH

01
Platform-First Architecture
We build infrastructure, not products. Every system we develop is designed to integrate into a unified platform rather than operate as a standalone solution.
02
Modular System Design
Modularity at every level- from hardware subsystems to mission deployment configurations, allowing the platform to be configured for any extreme environment.
03
Hardware, Data & Deployment Integration
We integrate the physical, digital and operational layers of human systems infrastructure into a single coherent platform architecture.
04
Collaboration Across Industry, Government & Academia
The most capable human systems are built at the intersection of commercial engineering, government requirements and academic research.
Partners & Stakeholders

WHO WE WORK WITH

Government & Defence
Defence organisations and government agencies requiring advanced human systems for operational deployment.
Space Agencies
National and commercial space agencies developing next-generation EVA and habitation systems.
Research Institutions
Universities and research labs driving the science behind human performance in extreme environments.
Industrial Partners
Industrial operators in mining, energy, construction and hazardous materials requiring advanced human protection systems.
Educational & Public Institutions
Schools, universities and museums partnering on STEM education and public engagement programs.
Exploration Companies
Commercial exploration companies requiring integrated human systems for extreme environment operations.
JOURNEY

MILESTONES

2022
METAKOSMOS SYDNEY LAUNCH EVENT
2023
New Horizons Summit- The Evolution of Spacesuits
First public presentation of the Kosmosuit platform concept at the New Horizons Summit.
2023
SXSW Sydney Space Category Winner
Metakosmos won the Space Category (Space Habitation, Travel and Transport) award at SXSW Sydney.
2023
Tech Connect World Innovation Award
Metakosmos wins the Innovation Award at Tech Connect World 2023 at Washington DC USA in the Defense & Space category.
2024
Engineering Business of the Year
Metakosmos won the Engineering Business of the Year at the Australian Space Awards 2024.
2024
Australian Good Design Award Winner
2024
Australian Powerhouse Design Award
Metakosmos presented award for Kosmosuit® Kernel360™
2025
Kernel360 Documentary - Now Streaming on Apple TV
2026
Phase 2 Prototype - UTS Tech Lab
Phase 2 prototype development underway - advancing suit architecture with full CORE and PULSE integration.

PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS

Partners
Microsoft for Startups
Dassault Systems
AWS Startups
Google for Startups
Al Zadhar Al-Sanai
QuantumTX
Wolfpack Space Hub
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