"Indian Genius: The Woman Who Helped NASA Land Rover on Mars"

Dr. Swathi Mohan, Guidance and Operations Lead at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, shares her journey into the cosmos, her pivotal role in Mars exploration, and her thoughts on the vital presence of women in the realm of science. Her interest in Mars stems from its Earth-like qualities, and she emphasizes the critical yet underutilized role of women in science, advocating for leveraging their untapped potential to foster innovation. Mohan's illustrious career at Nasa has seen her contribute to missions exploring Saturn, the Moon, and notably, the Mars Perseverance Rover mission, with her most recent endeavor focusing on exploring the asteroid belt.