Andhra woman becomes first Indian to complete Nasa program, to go to space in 2029
- Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old from Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, was selected as an Astronaut Candidate for Titans Space's inaugural mission set for 2029.
- She earned recognition as the youngest international analog astronaut and was the first Indian to participate in Space Iceland's geology training program.
- Jahnavi plans to undergo three years of intensive astronaut training starting in 2026, covering spacecraft systems, zero-g flights, survival, medical, and psychological tests.
- The 2029 mission, commanded by experienced NASA astronaut William McArthur Jr., will span five hours and feature approximately three hours of continuous weightlessness while completing two orbits around Earth.
- Her participation marks a milestone for Indian spaceflight and reflects her active role in STEM outreach, inspiring youth and contributing to asteroid discovery based on Pan-STARRS data.
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Who is Jahnavi Dangeti, the first Indian to complete Nasa programme and set to go to space in 2029?
Jahnavi Dangeti, from Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, is set to make history. The 23-year-old, who became the first Indian to complete a Nasa programme, will travel to space in 2029. She was selected as an Astronaut Candidate (Ascan) for Titan Space's very first orbital mission. Here's what we know about her
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Read Full ArticleAndhra woman becomes first Indian to complete Nasa program, to go to space in 2029
Dangeti Jahnavi from Andhra Pradesh, will travel to space in 2029. She is the first Indian to complete Nasa’s International Air and Space Program. Jahnavi is a STEM advocate and asteroid discoverer.
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