Breaking Into Space - Careers in Communications, Marketing, and PR: An Interview with Suk Narayanan

Continuing our alternating series featuring members of the Global Space Enablers Network – GSEN, highlighting individuals working to accelerate space ecosystems across emerging and established regions worldwide.An interview with Suk Narayanan — Head of Global Partnerships for Mission ShakthiSAT, Founder and President of the AIMERS Foundation, and a global leader at the intersection of space, technology, communication, and entrepreneurship.Suk’s journey is anything but linear. Starting in electrical and electronics engineering, she went on to co-found one of India’s largest robotics and AI outreach initiatives, impacting over 500,000 students. She later transitioned into global communications, working across 58 countries, before rebuilding her career from scratch in Australia — gaining experience across sales, leadership, and media. Today, she plays a pivotal role in global space initiatives, including Space Kidz India and Mission ShakthiSAT — an ambitious all-women-led space mission engaging 12,000 girls across 108 countries — while also investing in startups and driving inclusive innovation ecosystems. Hosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromResourcesMission ShaktiSATAIMERS FoundationSupport the show