Ep: 549 | Nepal in Space? | How Nepal Can Join Space Exploration | Jagriti Luitel | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

In this podcast episode, Jagriti Luitel, a passionate aerospace engineer from Nepal, shares her journey into space technology, astronaut training, and aerospace engineering. From early curiosity about space to working on advanced space research and zero gravity projects, Jagriti explains how her fascination with the universe evolved into a career focused on the future of space exploration. The conversation explores how Nepal can get involved in space exploration, including both short-term and long-term plans for building a space technology ecosystem in Nepal. Jagriti also talks about the boundary between Earth and space, the science behind spaceflight, and why research in this field is important for humanity. She shares fascinating stories from her aerobatic flight training experience, the inspiration behind her astronaut dream, and what it takes to pursue a career in aerospace engineering. Jagriti also discusses her Zero Gravity Project, her curiosity about space science, and her future plans including a high-altitude balloon project for climate awareness. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in space technology, aerospace engineering, astronaut training, and Nepal’s future in space exploration. If you want to learn how young scientists from Nepal are working toward the dream of reaching space, this conversation with Jagriti Luitel offers inspiration, knowledge, and a vision for the future. Topics covered include Nepal space exploration, aerospace engineering careers, astronaut training, space research, zero gravity experiments, climate awareness balloon missions, and the future of space technology in Nepal. GET CONNECTED WITH Jagriti Luitel: Website - https://www.jagritiluitel.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jagriti_luitel/ Twitter - https://x.com/LuitelJagriti LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagritiluitel/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jagritiluitel