Class 10 student Mahima Rajput was selected for Mission ShakthiSAT by students from 108 countries
Fourteen-year-old Mahima Rajput, a student of Class 10, has been selected from India to participate in Mission ShakthiSAT, an international international student program that includes students from 108 countries. As part of the exercise, he will travel to Delhi to join other students selected for the satellite building project ahead of the mission scheduled for October.Mahima said she found out about the opportunity through the school’s principal and the school’s guidance counselor, and she signed up for the program. He completed the necessary training before being selected to represent India in the international mission.The course covered astronomy and satellite technologyThe Mission ShakthiSAT course consists of 21 modules and 365 lessons designed to introduce students to the science, technology of satellites and space missions. Mahima said the course encouraged students to understand scientific concepts and also provided useful information on satellite development.The program also included courses in satellite design and construction, giving students the opportunity to learn about the various fields involved in creating a space mission.The Delhi program brings together students from 108 countriesAccording to the mission plan, the selected candidates will gather in Delhi on August 23 to carry out the satellite assembly operations. Students from 108 countries are expected to work together in this part of the program before it is launched in October.Mission planners say two satellites will be built as part of the project. One satellite is designed for Low Earth Orbit, while the other is part of a mission planned for the Moon. According to the mission plan, one satellite is expected to land on the surface of the moon and the other will orbit the Moon.International Initiative led by Space Kidz IndiaMission ShakthiSAT was launched on January 16, 2025, by Space Kidz India as a global educational initiative focused on space science and student engagement. This program was developed by Dr. Srimathy Kesan and is designed to encourage young women to pursue career opportunities in science, technology and space research.The project has brought together students, teachers, scientists and organizations from around the world through a sustainable learning process. Organizers said more than 8,300 students will participate in Mission ShakthiSAT for environmental education, while the program has established partnerships with universities, space agencies and research organizations in several countries.The project is expected to be launched in October and aims to provide school students with practical knowledge of satellite development while promoting international cooperation in space education.
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