Ankit Khanal: Nepal’s Bridge to the Stars | Cosmic Dreams | Friends of SpaceVrse | Episode 99

In this inspiring episode of Friends of SpaceVrse, we sit down with Ankit Khanal, a pioneering Nepali space enthusiast, researcher, and aspiring astronaut who has dedicated the last decade to advancing space exploration and education in Nepal and beyond. As a Committee Member of the IAF/IAA/IISL Advisory Committee on History Activities, Ankit has been instrumental in documenting and preserving space history from around the world. But his impact extends far beyond committee rooms. As the Nation Coordinator for Astronomers Without Borders in Nepal and NASA's Scientist for a Day program, he's igniting curiosity in young minds across his nation. From his work as a Research Analyst for APOSA addressing critical security and political issues in Earth observation data sharing, to his role as operational manager at the Nepalese Space Research Association (NESRA), Ankit is on a mission to transform Nepal into a space-faring nation. He also serves as the IAU Dark Skies Ambassador, the STEM Ambassador for the East-West Center Nepal, and the Student Space Ambassador for The Mars Generation. Join us as Ankit shares his journey, his vision for Nepal's space future, and his ultimate dream of exploring extraterrestrial life among the stars. #spacevrse #friendsofspace #science Click here to Subscribe :- https://bit.ly/SpaceVrse Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacevrs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacevrse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacevrse Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spacevrseofficial Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/p4Mf5zJj