CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Viasat Inc. a global communications company, announced the global expansion of the Viasat: Space for Good Challenge, its premier global STEM initiative designed to inspire university students to develop sustainable space solutions to improve life on Earth. Building on the success of the 2025 program, the next iteration will span the United States, United Kingdom & Ireland, India, and for the first time, Australia throughout 2026 and 2027.
Gautam Sharma, Managing Director, Viasat India said, “Bringing ‘Viasat: Space for Good’ back to India for a second year reflects our deep commitment to this dynamic technology landscape. The innovation we witnessed from students last year was truly exceptional, and we look forward to seeing how this year’s participants build on our mission of digital inclusion to develop meaningful, sustainable space-solutions for India and the world.”
The Viasat: Space for Good challenge empowers the next generation of innovators to think critically about space sustainability—from orbital debris mitigation to leveraging satellite connectivity for social and environmental impact. Participants move through a rigorous three-stage process: concept articulation, digital refinement, and a final pitch to a panel of industry experts who evaluate technical feasibility, design, and policy implications.
As Viasat continues to build on and strengthen its commitments globally, the 2026 program places a spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region, fostering local talent to solve both regional and global challenges.
Empowering the next generation
While the program’s immediate focus is on upcoming events in India and Australia, it is slated to include the United States and the United Kingdom & Ireland in 2027. Across all regions, winning students will receive monetary prizes and mentorship from Viasat’s global experts, furthering their education and potential contributions to the field of space technology.
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