Mahima Rajput, a Class 10 student from Raipur, has been selected for the international ‘ShaktiSAT’ satellite mission representing India. Female students from approximately 108 countries will have the opportunity to participate in the ‘ShaktiSAT’ space mission program and learn about satellite technology.
Sharing details about the mission
Sharing this proud moment, Mahima told ANI, “I have been selected for Mission ShaktiSAT. My principal informed my mentor teacher about it, and she registered me. After registration, we received modules that clarified basic concepts regarding science and satellites. There were a total of 21 modules and 365 lessons, which were very helpful. We received training on building satellites; the program involves a total of 108 countries. We are scheduled to go to Delhi on August 23rd, where we will build a satellite designed to land on the lunar surface, along with another satellite that will orbit the Moon; we will then launch them in October.”
Teacher outlines the plan ahead
According to Mahima’s teacher, Yogeshwari Lahiri, “This is an international space project involving the selection of children from across the globe… the selection process is complete. Now, in August, children from other countries will come to Delhi, India, and our students will also travel there. The children will build satellites there… scientists and the team will launch the two satellites from Sriharikota in October… Initially, two students were selected in the first phase at the national level… Mahima has been selected for this national-level phase.”
What is Mission ShaktiSAT?
Mission ShaktiSAT is an initiative by ‘Space Kidz India,’ a Chennai-based aerospace startup. ShaktiSAT is designed to educate and empower 12,000 girls aged 14–18 from 108 countries. The mission is scheduled for launch in October. According to the mission plan, one satellite will land on the lunar surface, while the other will orbit the Moon. This mission will provide students with practical experience in satellite education and global space cooperation.
The reason behind the participation of 108 countries
It is noteworthy that in space engineering, the ratio of 108 represents a cosmic alignment phenomenon. Both the Moon and the Sun are situated at a distance of approximately 108 times their respective diameters from Earth, making total solar eclipses possible. As stated on the ShaktiSat portal, this geometric harmony symbolizes global unity and cosmic precision.
