Who is Jahnavi Dangeti? Andhra Pradesh's astronaut candidate for 2029 EarthLoop Orbital Cruise - all you need to know
The Titans Genesis spacecraft will carry its crew 300 km above Earth, where they will orbit the planet, revel in weightlessness and gaze upon the Earth's curvature. At the helm of the spaceship will be William McArthur Jr, a NASA veteran and a retired US Army colonel, now chief astronaut at Titans Space.
Jahnavi is no stranger to the cosmos. In 2021, she became the first Indian to complete the prestigious International Air and Space Programme at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, where she stepped into the role of mission director and led a sucacross continents.
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In 2022, she became the youngest participant at the Analog Astronaut Training Centre in Poland. Her quest for knowledge led her to Geospace Iceland in the consequent years, where she explored planetary geology in settings that mirror the Moon and Mars. She has trained with Project PoSSUM (Polar Suborbital Science in the Upper Mesosphere), a programme on aeronomy, space environment research, and high-altitude missions.
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Jahnavi said the mission goes beyond her own dream. 'It is about fostering collective inspiration and advancing science through shared experiences. This opportunity marks beginning of a rigorous journey via multi-year training, preparing for missions that advance science, technology and human exploration. This will include multiple Earth orbits, sustained weightlessness, and a transformative environment for research and learning,' she said.
From 2026, she will undergo intensive astronaut training encompassing spacecraft operations, mission simulations, zero-gravity exercises and emergency protocols. 'It is a privilege to be part of this journey and contribute to the future of space access,' she said.
During her tenure at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in 2021, she completed an astronaut programme that included multi-access simulations, underwater rocket launches, and her first-ever aircraft piloting experience.
She was appointed mission director for 'Team Kennedy', leading a diverse team of 16 participants from around the world. A certified open-water scuba diver, Jahnavi is also a STEM educator and public speaker.
Among her accolades: Nasa people's choice award at Space Apps Challenge, Isro's world space week honour.
Titans Genesis is a nextgeneration single-stage-to-orbit vehicle designed for safe, low-cost and reusable transportation to and from Titans OrbitalPort space station.
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