🚀 Sri Lanka’s Seneesa Goonewardena Selected for International ShakthiSAT Mission

• National Selection: 18-year-old student Seneesa Goonewardena was chosen through a national screening process out of 200 Sri Lankan students currently undergoing training under the national STEM education program. • Mission Details: The international space mission will take place from August 22 to 31, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University in India, showcasing local talent in advanced space technology. • High-Level Engagement: During the mission, Goonewardena is scheduled to participate in high-level engagements alongside the Prime Minister and President of India. • Strategic Impact: Framed by the Ministry of Digital Economy as a transformative global opportunity to drive scientific innovation, strengthen international collaboration, and support long-term capacity building in ICT/BPM and high-tech sectors.