Aerospace Startup Space Kidz To Train 12k Girls From 108 Nations

New Delhi: Aerospace startup Space Kidz India has launched "ShakthiSAT", a global mission to train about 12,000 girls across 108 countries on space technology, aiming for a satellite launch under ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission, fostering international collaboration in space exploration. President Droupadi Murmu will unveil the official poster of ShakthiSAT in November 2024, according to a company statement.

"The mission includes 120 hours of online training for high school girl students (aged 14-18) to teach them about various aspects of space technology, payload development, and spacecraft systems," ShakthiSAT mission lead Srimathy Kesan said.

Participating nations include the UK, UAE, Brazil, Kenya, Australia, France, Greece, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, among others.