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All-Girls Team Launches Groundbreaking Satellite Mission
6 Oct
Summary
- All-girls team behind Mission Shakthisat satellite initiative
- Satellite mission entirely conceptualized, designed, and executed by young women
- President Murmu praises the project as a "remarkable milestone" in inclusive education
On October 6, 2025, the all-girls team behind Mission Shakthisat, an international satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India (SKI), met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The young innovators from government schools in Madhya Pradesh presented the progress of what is being hailed as the world's first satellite mission entirely conceptualized, designed, and executed by young women.
During the interaction, the students shared how their journey through Mission Shakthisat has instilled in them confidence, resilience, and a sense of global belonging. President Murmu praised their efforts, calling the mission "a remarkable milestone in India's pursuit of inclusive education and innovation." She also lauded Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO of Space Kidz India, noting that the project "symbolizes courage, collaboration, and the limitless potential of young women."
Launched in January 2025, Mission Shakthisat, spearheaded by the SKI Star Foundation, aims to unite 12,000 students from 108 countries to collaboratively design, develop, and deploy a satellite. The initiative promotes global cooperation and STEM empowerment, embodying India's philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world is one family.
