• Space Mom meets the Mother of Seychelles
  • Two Powerhouse Women, One Mission to the Moon

New Delhi, August 28, 2026 — Today, two extraordinary forces of leadership stood side by side. Her Excellency Madame Veronique Herminie — affectionately known across her nation as “The Mother of Seychelles” — graced Mission ShakthiSAT with her powerful presence, meeting the mission’s own driving force, fondly hailed as “Space Mom,” in a moment charged with purpose and power. Two mothers. Two legacies. One shared belief: that girls belong wherever they dream to go — including the moon.

Mission ShakthiSAT, the world’s largest all-girls lunar mission, unites girl scientists from 108 countries in humanity’s boldest bid yet to put the next generation of women at the frontier of space exploration. Madame Herminie’s presence today stands as a resounding endorsement — proof that the same hands guiding a nation can also help guide a generation to the stars. Her insightful speech reflected her commitment to empowering women all over the world.

Her visit adds a formidable new voice to Mission ShakthiSAT’s growing circle of global patrons and dignitaries — a reminder that this mission is fueled not just by science, but by the strength of women who refuse to let anyone’s dreams stay grounded.

Space Mom. The Mother of Seychelles. One mission — and no ceiling in sight.