Nasa Mars scientists a stellar role model for girls
Vandi Verma, who has been driving rovers on Mars since 2008, says the latest mission will help answer questions ‘that change what we know about our place in the universe’
08 March 2021 - 11:48
London — With “one of the coolest jobs in the world”, Nasa rover operator Vandi Verma hopes women's high profile in the latest Mars mission will inspire a new generation to pursue careers in a sector traditionally dominated by men.
Verma’s colleague Swati Mohan made headlines around the world when she narrated the nail-biting landing of the Perseverance rover on the Red Planet following its perilous descent through the Martian atmosphere...
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