Chennai, India — 22.05.26 – Mission ShakthiSAT, an all girls Historic Satellite Mission to the MOON, involving 108 Countries, 12,000 girls, a brain child of Dr. Srimathy Kesan, showcasing the strength of Girl Power and advocating for Global Peace through Space.
The mission was launched on 16th January 2025 with 370 participants online from 108 Countries. Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotions, InSpace, was the Chief Guest along with Ministers from Eswatini, Thailand, South Africa, Ambassadors, Journalists. 18th April 2025 was yet another milestone where the 21module curriculum was rolled out on the Zoho Learn platform. Her Excellency the President of India Smt. Draupadi Murmu had welcomed the team of young girls at Rashtrapathi Bhawan and appreciated the initiative and blessed the mission.
After successfully completing an extraordinary first phase that impacted and inspired thousands of students globally, Mission ShakthiSAT is now entering its most powerful and transformational chapter.
It all began as a bold vision from India which has now evolved into a Historic International movement uniting ambassadors, scientists, educators, policymakers, aerospace leaders, institutions, and young girls from across the World under one shared mission, empowering the next generation of women in space, science, leadership, and innovation.
With more than 8,300 children already learning through the Mission ShakthiSAT ecosystem, the initiative has demonstrated the scale, reach, and educational impact that global collaboration can create. Space Kidz India extends heartfelt gratitude to Zoho Learn for supporting this journey and enabling seamless learning access and engagement for thousands of students worldwide. The unwavering support from Chairman, InSpace Padmashree Dr. Paean Goenka is commendable.
Today, Mission ShakthiSAT proudly announces the beginning of Phase 2, which marks the transition from global outreach into active international participation, technical collaboration, satellite integration, and global representation.
Six Major International Collaborations Strengthening Mission ShakthiSAT
Mission ShakthiSAT proudly announces strategic collaborations and payload partnerships with leading global aerospace and academic institutions:
- Macquarie University, Sydney Australia University of South Alabama, USA Shamal Space
- SMW Aerospace
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA)
These collaborations represent a major leap forward for the mission’s scientific, educational, and aerospace objectives, reinforcing India’s growing role in international space collaboration and student-driven innovation.
108 Nations. 108 Ambassadors. 108 Students.
As part of the second phase of Mission ShakthiSAT, each global ambassador will handpick one girl student from among the students who have completed the 21 modules built by Professors around the globe lead by Dr. Kshithij Mall, ex. Purdue University and currently at South Alabama. The curriculum was wet by 5 Ex. ISRO Directors and Accreditation was awarded from InSpace at the DefSAT Conference .
This historic initiative will bring together nearly 108 Global Ambassadors
108 Girl Students International Advisors Scientists
Technical Experts Research Collaborators Mission Operations Teams
from around the world to India between 23rd August and 1st September 2026 for Satellite integration, leadership engagements, scientific exchange, cultural collaboration. Two Satellites will be built, one to Low Earth Orbit which is intended to launch from ISRO, Sriharikota on 11th October 2026 as part of International Girl Child day, which will be a prelude to the MOON Mission.
Mission ShakthiSAT is not simply building a satellite.
It is building the world’s next generation of women leaders leading the Country, apart from leaders in aerospace, research, engineering, deep technology, and global innovation.
Global Ambassadors
Ms. Amena Karimyan, Dr. Abigail Ganopol, Ms. Sukruti Narayanan, Ms. Carmen Engele, Dr. Jacinta M. Higgs, Ms. Houéfa Alexia Todan, Ms. Yeshey Choden, Dr. Georgina Chávez, Ms. Nonofo Angela Mogopodi, Ms. Isadora Stefanhak Costa Arantes, Ms. Nongbzanga Ariane Fabiola Ouedraogo, Ms. Lily Rospeen Asongfac, Ms. Sadna Isik, Ms. Sidoine Makanda, Ms. Victoria Valdivia Cerda, Dr. Pilar Zamora Acevedo, Dr. Leonora de Lemos Medina, Dr. Mindy Howard, Ms. Daniela Jovic, Ms. Alba Carolina Vásquez, Ms. Hoda Awny El-Megharbel, Ms. Sonia Castro, Ms. Evangelina Nguema Ayaga, Ms. Khulile Winifred Dlamini, Ms. Gelila Berhanu Biramo, Ms. Sharina Shanaz, Dr. Mireille Toulekima, Dr Diana Amoni, Prof. Dr. Rania Lampou, Ms. Tamara Savoury, Ms. Katia Sofía Samayoa Artiga, Ms. Devica Kamini Uditram, Ms. Sarah Foucauld, Ms. Ana Thompson, Ms. Zsuzsanna Benyo, Dr. Sandra Mjöll Jónsdóttir-Buch, Ms. Mamonaheng Koenane, Ms. Jaya Tare, Ms. Nicole Zinna, Ms. Aicha Gladys Traoré Née Atindekoun, Ms. Dominique Campbell, Ms. Raghad Maraqa, Ms. Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, Ms. Saltanat Mambetisaeva, Ms. Samanta Kelmere, Ms. Puseletso Thubela, Ms. Welleh Joy Won, Ms. Alexandra Tsyliya, Ms. Miora Randrianasy, Ms. Martina Dimosca, Ms. Marianne Fiona Pachanya, Amb. Prof. Dr. Esther Mala, Ms. Minah Faiz Rashaad, Ms. Dafne Pimentel, Ms. Steliana Burlacu, Ms. Nina Drakulic, Ms. Izza Rym, Ms. Odete Frederico Xavier Namuera, Hon. Ms. Pwint Mar Han, Dr. Smita Francis, Ms. Ira Sharma, Ms. Pragya Jain, Ms. Miranda Satterthwaite, Ms. Felicia Oluwatoyin Ajayi, Ms. Roaa Hegazy, Ms. Uroi N Salii, Dr. María Heller, Ms. Loretta Tunim, Ms. Katherine Neal, Ms. Sofia Bouby, Ms. Nicfreida Marie Guadalupe M. Gomez, Eng. Agnieszka Elwertowska, Ms. Rita Liliana Dias Barbosa, Ms. Dorina Girbovan, Ms. BENIHIRWE Marie Claire, Ms. Shifa Zahra, Ms. Seynabou Diouf, Dr Monika Jurkovic, Ms. Nichola Abrams, Ms. Aminata Matturie, Ms. Diana Fernandes, Ms. Vanja Angjelovikj, Ms. Rocío García, Dr. Sulochana Segera, Ms. Kenesha Foster, Ms. Anya James, Ms. Dusya Lyubovskaya, Dr. Asinta Ntinda Manyele, Ms. Piyaporn Singhathum, Ms. Hadidjatou Yaya, Ms. Donna Scoon Moses, Ms. Soulaima Dhieb, Ms. Maral Rejepova, Ms. Sadna Isik, Dr. Kanchi Das, Ms. Connie Kekihembo, Ms. Kinjal Dave, Dr. Mariana García, Ms. Mohina Rustamova, Ms. Bertha, Dr. Electdom Matandirotya
Global Recognition and International Leadership
Mission ShakthiSAT has received tremendous encouragement and recognition through international meetings, diplomatic engagements, and leadership collaborations with Myanmar, Eswatini, Nigeria, South Africa, Malaysia, SriLanka and many more. The Poster launches, Mascot launch at BRICKS Conference , and Mission Anthem launch across the globe is a testimonial.
The mission is deeply honoured to have Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi serving as the Global Patron d’Honneur for Mission ShakthiSAT, adding immense strength and international credibility to the initiative.
The mission is also proudly supported by distinguished global patrons and dignitaries including: Ms. Veronique Herminie – Seychelles
Hon. Minister Savannah Maziya – Eswatini Hon. Jacqui Munro MLC – Australia Alderman Professor Emma Edhem – England Professor Dr. Lina Gálvez Muñoz – Spain
Dr. Obdulia Taboadela Álvarez – Spain
Their support reflects the growing international belief in the mission’s vision of empowering girls through science, technology, leadership, and global collaboration.
The Core Strength Behind Mission ShakthiSAT
Behind this massive global movement stands a passionate and relentlessly hardworking core international team that has worked day and night to transform Mission ShakthiSAT from a dream into a global reality.
Space Kidz India extends special recognition and gratitude to the mission’s core leadership and international strategy team:
Dr. Alka Kapur
Ms. Meetu Puri
Mrs. Eswari Rao
Ms. Rocio Capparos
Ms. Yara Fernandes
Ms. Gowri Senthil Kumar
Dr. Madhavi Advani
Dr. Saranya Jaikumar
Space Kidz India also proudly acknowledges the dedication and tireless contribution of the larger Mission ShakthiSAT team:
Dr. Sunita – COO, Non-Tech Mission ShakthiSAT
Ms. Sukruti Narayanan – Head of Global partnership for Mission Shakthisat
Ms. Ms. Mayurakshi Verma – Global Director, Government Relations & Advocacy
Mr. Maneesh Kumar Varma – System Engineer
Mr. Gokul V – Lead, Mechanical Unit
Mr. Sriram Ramakrishnan – Lead, Technology and AI Unit Mr. Mr. Iruthayaraj M – Administrative Manager
Mr. Shantha Kumar. B – Senior R & D Associate Mr. Raghul M – Senior R&D Engineer
Mr. Rengaswamy. V – Senior Product Research Engineer Miss Ramyapreethi Sivaram – Senior Scientist
Ms. Navya Shree M S – Junior Engineer, Design and R&D Mr. Keshav Prabhu S – R&D Analyst and Junior Engineer Ms. Ms. Saitanya Kesan – Legal Team
Mr. Arjunar S B – Legal Team
Mr. Sandeep Kumar Ambalavanan – Advocate Ms. Rimpi Deka – Marketing & Branding Head
Mr. Utkarsh Chaturvedi – Head of Operations & CRM Manager Mr. Mr. Raghav Luthra – Chief Branding & Technical Architect
Mr. Biplab Deka – Resource Partner & Industry Network Connect Ms. Ms. Sushmita Singh Bakki – Astro Artist, Mission ShakthiSAT
Their collective dedication, technical excellence, operational commitment, and belief in the mission continue to drive Mission ShakthiSAT toward becoming one of the world’s most impactful educational space initiatives and a Historical Mission.
Proud Partnerships and Support
Space Kidz India expresses sincere gratitude to all organizations, institutions, collaborators, and ecosystem partners supporting Mission ShakthiSAT, including:
- IN-SPACe
- ISRO ecosystem supporters
- Hexaware
- Zoho Learn
- Meridian Space Command
- Ananth Technologies
- SIA India
- World Space Week
This mission would not have been possible without the support, trust, collaboration, and belief shared by partners, mentors, ambassadors, institutions, advisors, educators, scientists, and global supporters across the world.
A Mission Beyond Borders
Mission ShakthiSAT represents more than a satellite mission.
It is a global platform for unity, education, innovation, women empowerment, diplomacy, leadership, and scientific collaboration. It is proof that when nations come together with a shared purpose, they can inspire an entirely new generation to dream beyond limitations.
As Mission ShakthiSAT advances into its defining phase, Space Kidz India continues to invite global organizations, institutions, corporations, STEM leaders, aerospace industries, and CSR partners to become part of this historic journey.
About Space Kidz India
Space Kidz India is an aerospace organization focused on inspiring young minds through space science, satellite missions, STEM education, and international collaborations. The organization has successfully led multiple student satellite missions and educational initiatives that encourage innovation, scientific thinking, and global participation among students.
For partnerships, sponsorships, collaborations, or media inquiries:
Mission ShakthiSAT Email: Spacekidzindia@gmail.com
Website: Http://www.shakthisat.com
Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A_DuS2K00X9t_F_l-uW4w8aPP52CFg36? usp=sharing
Mission ShakthiSAT Anthem: https://youtu.be/PiWl1cicZH0?si=qAM7M6MorkHhmnKg
