Apurva Jakhadi is an accomplished space advocate, engineer, and educator with a strong interest in the development of New Space Programs and the advancement of space exploration and education worldwide. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Gogte Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics & Telecommunications with specialization subjects like Avionics, Satellite Communication, Microwaves & RADARs from the same institute. Apurva is a Chartered Engineer and an active member of several national and international organizations, including the United Nations-Space Generation Advisory Council, the National Space Society of Washington D.C, and the Institution of Engineers in India. Furthermore, she serves on the board of advisers for the Space Settlement and International Space Agency and volunteers for the World Space Week Association. Her other interests include Astronomy, Astrophysics, Star-gazing, and GNSS, making her a well-rounded expert in the field of space exploration.