"Indian Woman Makes History as First to Drive Mars Rover, Inspiring Others to Reach for the Stars"
Dr. Akshata Krishnamurthy, an Indian citizen and aerospace engineer, has become the first Indian to operate a rover on Mars, achieving a monumental milestone in her career. Despite facing discouragement and skepticism, she pursued her dream of working at NASA and earned her Ph.D. from MIT. Currently contributing to multiple space missions, including the Perseverance rover, Krishnamurthy's inspiring journey serves as a reminder that no dream is too big or crazy.