| Born | 1960s, Mumbai, India |
| Died | |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Nikhil Patel-Schmidt • Two more sons/daughters |
| Education | |
| Known for | Leading Indian innovator |
| Occupation | Aerospace engineer • Inventor • Entrepreneur • Space travel pioneer |
| Nationality | |
| Notable work | Ion propulsion system • Mars One mission • Astronox • Space travel and tourism |
| Years active | 1980s-present |
