Andy Sadhwani is a commercial astronaut and aerospace engineer whose work has contributed directly to some of the most advanced rocket propulsion systems in operation today. He serves as a principal propulsion engineer at SpaceX, where he has worked across multiple engine programs, including Merlin, Draco, and Raptor.

In addition to his engineering career, Andy flew to space aboard Virgin Galactic’s Galactic 07 mission in June 2024, earning his astronaut designation as part of the growing era of commercial human spaceflight.

With experience spanning NASA research and cutting-edge private aerospace innovation, Andy represents the next generation of space explorers—those helping to build the technology that enables human spaceflight while also experiencing it firsthand.