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Talent exists everywhere. Opportunity does not. Cosmic Girls was recently featured in Desi Australia in a conversation with founder and CEO Dr. Mindy Howard about our collaboration with Mission ShakthiSAT, one of the world’s largest all-female satellite education initiatives. Representing more than 1,100 girls across 140+ countries, Cosmic Girls joins the mission as a global delegation—not one nation, but a worldwide sisterhood of girls pursuing STEM, leadership, and space ex

Recognition matters most when it reflects the mission behind the work. Cosmic Girls founder and CEO Dr. Mindy Howard was honored with the “Live Long and Prosper” Tribute Award from The Nimoy Knight Foundation, which carries forward Leonard Nimoy’s legacy of purpose, courage, compassion, and service. For Mindy, the honor reflects the same belief behind Cosmic Girls: that girls everywhere deserve access to the opportunities, role models, and confidence to imagine themselves in

She thought NASA was unreachable...until she got there. María José once saw NASA as something meant for “other people.” Then she took a chance on herself, and everything changed. Her story is a powerful reminder: sometimes the biggest distance we have to cross isn’t physical, it’s the distance between believing we belong. https://www.cosmicgirls.org/post/unreachable-to-infinite-mar%C3%ADa-jos%C3%A9-s-journey-to-nasa-and-beyond

For Kaat, the universe has always held endless possibilities. Now, through Cosmic Girls, she's discovering just how far her dreams can take her.

At Cosmic Girls, we believe that when one girl steps into her potential, she opens the door for countless others. María José Palacios González is one of those girls. Growing up, space felt distant, something to admire, but never touch. Today, she has not only walked through the doors of NASA, but is also redefining what’s possible for herself and for girls around the world. In this conversation, María José shares the moments that changed her perspective, the challenges that

Dr. Mindy Howard's trip to Chicago was more than a visit; it became a powerful reminder of what’s possible when women who have shaped space exploration come together to inspire the next generation. With Dr. Mindy Howard, our Founder & CEO, present for every conversation and connection, the weekend offered a rare chance to engage directly with trailblazing astronauts and leaders committed to expanding opportunity. From intimate discussions to unexpected moments of shared purpo

The GEOPAQ Bioinspired Frontiers 2025 conference in Hyderabad brought together innovators, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of space and sustainability — and Cosmic Girls was honored to be part of it. Representing our foundation, Angelique Kok joined this global community for a week of powerful conversations, new partnerships, and unforgettable connections. This reflection captures the hope, inspiration, and renewed purpose she carried home. A cosmic reunion in Ind