THE FIRST LADY OF SEYCHELLES MADAME VERONIQUE HERMINIE GRACES MISSION SHAKTHISAT FOR A WOMEN DIPLOMACY SUMMIT
Space Mom meets the Mother of Seychelles — two powerhouse women unite for one mission to the moon.
Her Excellency Madame Veronique Herminie with Dr. Srimathy Kesan, fondly known as “Space Mom,” at Mission ShakthiSAT.
NEW DELHI, 28 August 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 addresses the young girl scientists of Mission ShakthiSAT during her visit.
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.
The Mission ShakthiSAT team, uniting young women scientists from 108 countries.
About Mission ShakthiSAT
Mission ShakthiSAT is a global initiative led by Dr. Srimathy Kesan, aimed at empowering girls and women across the world through hands-on space technology education, mentorship, and opportunity — with participation spanning over 108 countries.
About Space Kidz India
Space Kidz India is an organisation focused on creating opportunities for young people to engage with space science and technology, working to make science education more accessible and to encourage youth participation in space-related fields. With a track record of building and launching 27 satellite missions, Space Kidz India has established itself as a pioneer in student-driven space science in India. Mission ShakthiSAT represents the latest and most expansive expression of that mission — extending the organisation’s work from a national to a genuinely global scale.