Name: Samtel Avionics
Address: 2nd Floor, Plot No. 288-A, Udyog Vihar Phase-IV, Gurugram, 122015, IN
Telephone: +91 124 4682000

With over 25 years of experience across the space, aerospace, and defence sectors, Rakesh leads Samtel's Space business, driving growth, innovation, and capability development across strategic space technologies and mission-critical programs.

Rakesh Bhan serves as Chief Executive Officer – Space at Samtel Avionics, where he is responsible for leading the company's Space business, including strategy, growth, program execution, business development, and capability expansion across emerging space technologies.

Rakesh Bhan

Chief Executive Officer – Space Division

With more than 25 years of experience spanning space systems, aerospace technologies, and defence programs, Rakesh brings deep expertise in satellite systems, space strategy, indigenization, import substitution, program management, and organizational transformation. His experience covers satellite development, SAR and EO constellations, satellite Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT), ground infrastructure, mission control systems, and aviation navigation and surveillance technologies.

Prior to joining Samtel, Rakesh held leadership positions at Tata Advanced Systems Limited, NASA, and ISRO. At Tata Advanced Systems, he established and scaled the company's space business and led the TSAT-1A satellite program from concept through launch and commissioning. Earlier in his career, he contributed to several landmark programs including NISAR, RISAT-1, UAVSAR, and advanced SAR technology initiatives.

At Samtel, Rakesh works closely with government agencies, defence organizations, industry partners, and global stakeholders to support the development of next-generation space technologies. Through his leadership, he continues to contribute to India's growing space ecosystem and the advancement of indigenous space capabilities.

With over 25 years of experience in space, aerospace, and defence, Rakesh Bhan leads Samtel’s Space business, driving innovation and strategic growth. His experience with landmark satellite programs at ISRO, NASA, and Tata Advanced Systems strengthens his expertise in advanced space technologies. He is focused on expanding indigenous capabilities and advancing India’s space ecosystem.