Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Andhra Girl Selected for Global Lunar Mission
A 14-year-old girl named Kandula Jessie from Andhra Pradesh was chosen for a special space mission called Mission ShakthiSAT.
She is one of 20 girls from India who will work on a satellite that will go to the moon.
Jessie is the only student from her state to be selected.
She studies in a government school and had to work hard to improve her English and understand difficult science concepts.
Her family is very proud of her, and she will get to meet the Prime Minister during her training in Delhi.
This mission is a big opportunity for her to learn about space and maybe join ISRO one day.
Kandula Jessie, a 14-year-old from Andhra Pradesh, selected for Mission ShakthiSAT.
Only Indian student from Andhra Pradesh chosen from a pool of 12,000 girls.
Balanced Class 10 studies with advanced space programme coursework.
Improved English and communication skills for international interview.
Training in Delhi from August 23, with satellite launch scheduled for October 11.
- Who
- Kandula Jessie, a 14-year-old Class 10 student from Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, a global all-girls lunar CubeSat mission
- When
- Training begins on August 23, launch scheduled for October 11
- Where
- School in Dhavaleswaram, Andhra Pradesh; training in New Delhi
- Why
- To participate in satellite design, payload development, and mission operations
Government School Success
Private School Advantage
Education Quality
Government School Success
Government schools can provide world-class opportunities and exposure.
Private School Advantage
Private schools generally offer better resources and individual attention.
- Student Name
- Kandula Jessie
- Age
- 14
- School
- Zilla Parishad Girls High School (ZPGHS)
- Location
- Dhavaleswaram, Andhra Pradesh
- Programme
- Mission ShakthiSAT
- Selection Pool
- 12,000 girls from 108 countries
- Training Location
- New Delhi
- Launch Date
- October 11
Sources
Carpenter's Daughter From Andhra Pradesh Selected For Global Lunar Satellite Mission
Carpenter's Daughter From Andhra Pradesh Chosen For International Space Programme
Carpenter's Daughter from AP Govt School Selected For Mission Shakti SAT
