The boy from Budgam who looked up and reached for the stars
Budgam, Oct 21: In a journey that began with a childhood fascination with the night sky in Budgam district, Sadiq Ali Mir has emerged as a young aerospace engineer and entrepreneur with ambitions that extend from autonomous aircraft to space exploration. Mir has been named to the inaugural National Space Society (NSS) 30 Under 30 Class of 2026, announced on October 12, recognising 30 emerging professionals contributing to the future of space exploration, development and settlement. For Mir, who hails from Labertal village in Budgam district, the recognition represents a significant milestone…
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- Economy & RBI, ISRO & space, Startups, Railways & travel
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- Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir
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- arif rashid
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- Thursday, 22 October 2026, 8:14 am IST
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