Niharika Patel is a versatile professional with a background in project management and space mission design. In her current role she is responsible in managing the product lifecycle, from discovery to delivery. She specializes in synthesizing feature requests, translating business requirements into actionable product features, and working with  cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.

Previously, as a Mission Design Engineer at Mandala Space Ventures, Niharika contributed to advancing space mission design and execution across both early-stage startups and established aerospace organizations.

Niharika holds a Master’s degree in Astronautical Engineering from the University of Southern California and is currently pursuing an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.