Growing up in a country with limited resources and opportunities in space exploration, Niki Sajjad knew from a young age that she would have to work hard to achieve her dreams. But she didn’t let that discourage her. She was determined to make a difference, and that determination paid off. Niki Sajjad is an enthusiastic… Continue reading Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Journey of Niki Sajjad, an Iranian Space Engineer
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Mars Girl – Yulia Akisheva
“I want to bring people to those stars”, said a young Yulia Akisheva, as she stared at the night sky. Aerospace Engineering, she found, was just the right career path to do so. After pursuing her bachelor’s in Vehicle Engineering from KTH in Stockholm, Sweden, she did a double degree in Aerospace Engineering with a… Continue reading Mars Girl – Yulia Akisheva
Moonshot Career – Seungah Lee
Michael Collins said, “It is human nature to stretch, to go, to see, to understand. Exploration is not a choice really; it’s an imperative”. Such is the case with Seungah Lee. An astronomy and aerospace engineering student hailing from South Korea, she has completed two Master’s degrees and will soon dive into her PhD studies.… Continue reading Moonshot Career – Seungah Lee