Raising Orbit

Presenting journeys of space professionals

[Vinita Marwaha Madill @Rocket_Woman1]

"Since 1965 over 240 astronauts have conducted spacewalks. Only 17 were women."
We're long-overdue for change.
🎥 Watch the phenomenal Creating Space film highlighting the importance of inclusive spacesuit design & creating equity in space.
https://t.co/q5JVeQAE3h
@RocketWomen_

[Rocket Women @RocketWomen_]

🎉 So excited for #RocketWoman @SirishaBandla to be joining @richardbranson & @astro_beth on the 1st fully crewed @virgingalactic flight as Astronaut 004!👩🏽‍🚀 Sirisha was the 1st #RocketWoman that we interviewed back in 2015! Be inspired by her journey 👇🏽https://t.co/nFCQDq6IDd

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The Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle, near Leh in Ladakh, is one of the world's highest located sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes. It is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics ( IIA), Bangalore. (4/n)
https://t.co/zhSRk0OLxq

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In continuation of our monthly series on Space Careers in collaboration with NPOCA, our next session will focus on Astrophysics Careers. Our guest speaker is @dorje1974. (1/n)

#space #career #Astrophysics #Astronomy

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Dorje will discuss his magnificent astrophotography work in depth, as well as the skills necessary to pursue it. (3/n) #photography #Astronomy

[UNOOSA Space4Women @Space4WomenOOSA]

Shimrit Maman is a Space4Women Mentor and director of the Earth and Planetary Image Facility at @bengurionu. Her research uses satellite technologies to address environmental challenges & climate change.

Read about Dr. Maman & apply to be a mentee here: https://t.co/TsX7YPQnsT

[UNOOSA Space4Women @Space4WomenOOSA]

Meet a Space4Women Mentor! Iroka Chidinma Joy is a Chief Engineer in the Engineering & Space Systems division of NASRDA, the national space agency of Nigeria

Read about Chidinma's work to advance gender equity in the space sector & apply to be a mentee: https://t.co/TsX7YPQnsT

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Reach out to @BarzilayVered
for more details.

Website: https://t.co/bmQn37q9i8
Email: [email protected]

( 3/3)

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Call for high schools (globally!) to join the Science Accelerator - International Program for Space Entrepreneurship!
The program connects high school students (14-18) with the new aerospace industry, preparing them to work in a global environment. (1/3)

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*Learn with Top Scientists, astronauts and space entrepreneurs
*Enjoy Peer Learning and build international friendship
*Acquire all recommended 21century Skills (OECD)
*Special events and International Competition
*Mentorship program
*Space Camps and Exchange Delegations (2/3)

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She is the co-founder of a human rights-based NGO in India, and practiced law at the Madras High Court prior to moving to the Netherlands. She also co-authored a book on innovation strategy. (3/3)

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Deepika Jeyakodi will discuss the scope and opportunities available to law graduates working in space-related organisations.

Session Date: May 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM, IST.

Registeration link: https://t.co/8PvgCFLeqX

PC:@ArunMittala

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Deepika holds an Advanced LL.M. in Air and Space Law from the Leiden University, and B.A.LLb. (Hons) from the TNDALU in Chennai, India. She attended the ISU's Space Studies Program in 2018. (2/3)

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We have been organizing Space Career awareness programs for students in partnership with NPOCA. It's a platform where space professionals from different verticals of the industry join us to share their journey, advice and skills required to reach the dreams.
PC: @ArunMittala

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@smiti_maini explains to us the role of a spacecraft operations engineer, life cycle of a satellite and relishes her memories of working for the MOM mission.

Watch the full interview @RocketWomen_ channel - https://t.co/dDcTe58DVW
@squeezethepun

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Journey of Smiti Maini Dhami Spacecraft Operations Engineer at Telespazio Germany GmbH for EUMETSAT is our first interview.

Read about it @RocketWomen_ -
https://t.co/ZVZAFDmKJ2

[Rocket Women @RocketWomen_]

Our first interview in partnership with Raising Orbit features #trailblazing Smiti Maini Dhami, a Spacecraft Operations Engineer!

Read all about it here: https://t.co/CP7JZDUuRq

#WeAreRocketWomen 🚀👩‍🚀

[Rocket Women @RocketWomen_]

We are thrilled about our collaboration with Raising Orbit, where we'll be releasing interviews with #trailblazing women in space! We can't wait for you to watch the first one on Mar. 29, on our Youtube channel! Here's a sneak peek: https://t.co/Q3QoryV19O

[Rocket Women @RocketWomen_]

Did you hear that we will be releasing interviews with #trailblazing women in space in partnership with Raising Orbit? We can't wait for you to watch the first one on Mar. 29, on our Youtube channel! Here's a sneak peek: https://t.co/fiIUpOYTyK