Two Nepali teenagers selected for global space mission programme in India
Summary
Two Nepali teenagers, Jasmine Bohora and Ira Sharma, have been selected to represent Nepal in the global Mission ShakthiSAT 2026 space education programme in India, aimed at promoting girls in STEM fields.
Key Points
- Two Nepali teenagers, Jasmine Bohora and Ira Sharma, have been selected to represent Nepal in the Mission ShakthiSAT 2026 global space education programme in India.
- The programme is supported by Space Kidz India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and IN-SPACe and includes participants from 108 countries.
- Jasmine Bohora was chosen through a nationwide selection involving STEM learning and assessments from 80 Nepali participants.
- Ira Sharma, studying at Macquarie University, has been mentoring Nepali participants and will represent both Nepal and Australia during the programme.
