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12,000 Girls from 108 Nations Build Satellite, ShaktiSat Sets World Record
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:21 AM
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A collaborative effort by 12,000 female students across 108 countries resulted in the construction of the ShaktiSat satellite, marking a new world record.
A global team of 12,000 female students representing 108 nations came together to design and assemble a satellite named ShaktiSat. The unprecedented scale of participation makes the project the largest collaborative effort by girls in space‑technology development.
The completed ShaktiSat satellite has been recognised as a world record for being the first space‑craft built by such a vast, exclusively female student cohort. The achievement highlights both technical competence and the growing interest of young women in aerospace engineering.
Educators and policymakers view the milestone as a catalyst for deeper engagement of girls in STEM fields, hoping that the visibility of ShaktiSat will inspire more inclusive participation in future scientific endeavors.
The completed ShaktiSat satellite has been recognised as a world record for being the first space‑craft built by such a vast, exclusively female student cohort. The achievement highlights both technical competence and the growing interest of young women in aerospace engineering.
Educators and policymakers view the milestone as a catalyst for deeper engagement of girls in STEM fields, hoping that the visibility of ShaktiSat will inspire more inclusive participation in future scientific endeavors.