Space Kidz India, GBU, and IN-SPACe Partner for All-Girls Lunar Mission ShakthiSAT

Exam-focused facts from the 1 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Space Kidz India has conceptualised and led Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first all-girls international satellite mission to the Moon.
The mission involves 12,000 young girls from 108 countries and 108 International Women Ambassadors consisting of scientists, engineers, researchers, and educators.
Gautam Buddha University (GBU) has joined as an academic and institutional partner to support the mission through research, innovation, and scientific engagement.
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) provides support to the mission to strengthen India's space ecosystem.
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) provides institutional support for the global initiative.