ShakthiSAT’s Global Space Education Initiative

• 14 Oct 2024

In October 2024, Space Kidz India launched the ShakthiSAT mission to train 12,000 high school girls from 108 countries in space technology.

• The mission aims to inspire and empower young women in the field of space exploration.

Key Points

• Course Structure: The program offers 120 hours of online training for girls aged 14-18, covering space technology, payload development, and spacecraft systems.
• Global Collaboration: Participants come from nations such as the UK, UAE, Brazil, Kenya, Australia, France, and Afghanistan, fostering international cooperation in space science.
• Mission Goals: According to ShakthiSAT mission lead, the project aims to nurture talent and ignite interest in space, creating a ripple effect to inspire millions of young girls globally.
• Selection Process: After completing the online training, 108 students, one from each country, will be selected for hands-on training in India next year to build payloads and spacecraft prototypes.
• Satellite Launch: The mission’s satellite is set to launch under ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026.