In a daring endeavor that aims to transcend boundaries both physical and societal, an Indian-American scientist is poised to make history<\/strong> as the first woman to skydive from the stratosphere, situated at an altitude of 42.5 km above the Earth’s surface. Her mission carries the promise of not only a remarkable achievement but also the breaking of four significant records that have stood unshaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Women in Science: Hera Project’s Trailblazing Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Swati Varshney stands as one of three remarkable individuals selected by the Hera Project of Rising United,<\/strong> an initiative designed to empower women in science and technology. The organisation’s goal is to shatter not only altitude records but also the gender barriers that have long constrained women’s participation in STEM fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aim for the Stars: Setting Four Records Ablaze<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Should she successfully execute the skydive, Varshney is set to establish herself as a record-breaker on multiple fronts. The Hera Project envisions her conquering the free fall record by descending from the highest altitude, enduring the longest free fall time, surpassing the sound barrier unaided at a staggering 264 kph, and achieving the highest crewed balloon flight by soaring over 1 km above current records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Mission Beyond Limits: Rising United’s Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of this audacious mission lies Rising United’s profound commitment to rewriting history and narratives. The organisation boldly declares its intention to not only break records but also to shatter the glass ceilings that hinder women’s equality and representation in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n