It was an incredible moment of pride for Space Kidz India as their satellite AzaadiSat 2.0  was successfully launched by ISRO's SSLV D2. Space Kidz India is a 7-year-old aerospace startup, working in the design, fabrication, and launch of small satellites, spacecraft, and ground systems. The organization has launched 18+ BalloonSats, 3 sub-orbital payloads, and 3 orbital satellites thus far.

Dr. Srimathy Kesan, the founder and CEO of Space Kidz India, expressed her joy and excitement over the launch. She had envisioned the mission for Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav a few years prior, and 750 girls from 75 schools all over India participated in its development.

AzaadiSat 2.0 included 75 student experiments and was part of the payload aboard India's Space Research Organisation's SSLV-D2. The satellite became operational at 10:30 AM on February 10th, broadcasting its first message: "Namaste World".

Students between the ages of 14-17 worked on coding and programming of the sensors designed to work in space. 14-year-old Vidya, who studies in the 9th standard at the New English School in Kolhar Budruk, Maharashtra, was one of the participants. With the help of her teacher, Dattatray Angad Ghawale, Vidya and nine other students were trained to code on the PCBs sent by Space Kidz India.

The PCBs were then sent back and were integrated into the satellites by Space Kidz. In addition to the student experiments, AzaadiSat-2 is also equipped with a long-range transmitter, a solid-state radiation sensor, and an expandable structure. This structure allows the satellite to become eight times its size once it reaches orbit and have the capability to produce more power.

Space Kidz India's successful launch of AzaadiSat 2.0 is a remarkable achievement for both India's Space Research Organisation and Space Kidz India itself. It signifies the hard work and dedication of not only the aerospace startup, but also the students and teachers who came together to innovate and create.