Having been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for the prestigious Titans Space Astronaut Class of 2025, Jahnavi Dangeti from Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh is raring to travel to space in 2029. It is learnt that she will be the first Indian to join a space mission under Titans Space.
The inaugural orbital mission of Titans Space, which Jahnavi will be a part of, is slated for March 2029. As an astronaut candidate, she will undergo a comprehensive three-year training program in the United States. As part of the mission, Jahnavi, known for her active engagement in the field of STEM education and space outreach, will spend five hours in space under the supervision and leadership of seasoned American astronaut Bill MacArthur. She holds a graduate degree in electronics and communication engineering.
Elated over her achievement, Jahnavi wrote on Instagram, “As a kid who believed the Moon followed me, I didn’t know it was leading me here. Today, that wonder becomes part of my reality.”
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