A 14-year-old Indian schoolgirl is set to take a giant step towards space exploration. Mahima Rajput, a Class 10 student, has been selected to represent India in ShakthiSAT, an international student space mission that brings together young participants from 108 countries.
According to ANI, Mahima will undergo hands-on training in satellite development before joining students from around the world to help build satellites that are expected to be launched later this year.
Who is Mahima Rajput?
Mahima Rajput is a Class 10 student who has been chosen from India to participate in the international ShakthiSAT mission.
Speaking to ANI, Mahima said she first learnt about the opportunity through her school principal and guidance teacher, who encouraged her to register for the programme.