Class 10 student Mahima Rajput selected to represent India in ShakthiSAT international space mission

A Class 10 student, Mahima Rajput, has been selected to represent India in the ShakthiSAT international space mission, which will bring together students from 108 countries to learn about space science and satellite technology.

Speaking about her selection with ANI, Mahima said she first learnt about the opportunity through her school principal, who informed her through her guidance teacher. She later registered for the programme and successfully completed the selection process.

She further said that the training programme consisted of 21 modules and 365 lessons, designed to introduce students to the basics of science, satellites and space missions. She said the sessions helped participants strengthen their understanding of key scientific concepts.

Students trained in satellite building

As part of the programme, students also received training in satellite development. Mahima told ANI that the practical sessions gave participants an insight into how satellites are built and prepared them for the international mission.

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The initiative brings together students from 108 countries, offering them an opportunity to learn about space technology through hands-on activities and collaborative learning.

Selected students to assemble in Delhi

According to Mahima, all selected participants will travel to Delhi on August 23, where they will take part in satellite-building activities as part of the mission.

The programme combines classroom learning with practical training, allowing students to gain exposure to different aspects of satellite design and space technology.

Mission scheduled for October launch

The mission is scheduled to be launched in October and is intended to give students practical experience in satellite development while encouraging international collaboration in space education.

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The ShakthiSAT mission, launched by space kidz India, aims to train 12,000 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 from 108 countries in space technology. The programme is designed to equip participants with knowledge and practical skills related to satellite technology while encouraging greater participation of young women in STEM fields. Being carried out in collaboration with ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission, the initiative includes a satellite launch planned for 2026 and offers students hands-on exposure to satellite development and its applications.