Talented Indian women who fly rockets, explore space and reach for the stars

CHENNAI, INDIA. Ms Sujatha Deepak, head of Satellite Communication Division of Alpha Design Technologies, Private Limited, Bengaluru that helped integrate and test Indias first satellite by the private sector for ISRO. Indian women scientists and Engineers are playing an important role as they help the country fly its rockets, missiles and help fabricate satellites. One third of the work force at the Indian Space Research Organisation comprises of women and ladies are and reaching leadership positions. India's mission to Mars, Moon and the first Indian inter-continental ballistic missile all had women contributing in a big way, breaking the prevailing stereotype.. (Photo by Pallava Bagla/Corbis via Getty Images)