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Business Standard
24-06-2025
- Science
- Business Standard
Andhra girl named astronaut candidate for Titans Space programme in US
A 23-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for Titans Space in the US, potentially paving the way for her to travel to space. In a social media post, Dangeti Jahnavi, a native of Palakollu town in West Godavari district, announced that she had been selected as an ASCAN for Titans Space's inaugural class of 2025. 'I'm going to space… I'm incredibly honoured and excited to announce that I have been officially selected as an Astronaut Candidate for Titans Space-Inaugural Class of 2025,' Jahnavi wrote. She added that the inaugural mission, scheduled for 2029, will be a Titans Space orbital flight lasting five hours, including three hours of sustained zero gravity. Meanwhile, YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday congratulated Jahnavi on her selection for the Titans Space programme. 'Heartiest congratulations to Jahnavi on being selected as an Astronaut Candidate for Titans Space's ASCAN programme, for a mission slated for launch in 2029,' Reddy wrote on 'X'. 'Your brilliance makes every Indian and every Andhra person proud,' he added, wishing her continued success as she inspires others to dream big. IT Minister Nara Lokesh also congratulated Jahnavi, calling her journey from West Godavari to NASA's international air and space programme "a testament to the talent and determination of young Indians."
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh's Jahnavi Dangeti selected to fly in NASA's space mission. Check her education, family background
In a moment that marks both personal triumph and national pride, 21-year-old Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district has been selected for a historic space mission to the Titan Orbital Port Space Station , expected to launch in 2029. Her journey from a small town to the global space stage is not just inspiring—it's a symbol of India's emerging footprint in futuristic space exploration. Jahnavi is the first Indian to complete NASA's elite International Air and Space Program (IASP). With her selection for this mission, she will be among a select group of astronauts contributing to the next generation of off-Earth infrastructure. According to PTI reports, her 2029 mission aligns with the launch of the Titan Orbital Port, an advanced space habitat spearheaded by a U.S.-based organisation. A Stellar Academic Journey Jahnavi's academic journey began in Palakollu, where she completed her intermediate education before moving to Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Her technical training laid a strong foundation for what would become a path-breaking career in space science and technology. Her parents, Padmasri and Srinivas, currently reside in Kuwait. Despite the distance, they've remained her unwavering support system, watching their daughter ascend to stellar heights. Beyond the Launchpad Jahnavi is more than just a future astronaut. She has emerged as a leading voice in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, engaging with students and researchers across India and abroad. From giving talks at ISRO's outreach programs to speaking at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), her influence stretches beyond labs and observatories into classrooms and communities. You Might Also Like: 'Gravity stinks': NASA astronaut reveals harsh toll of Earth's pull after nine months stranded in space in latest health update Her participation in analog missions, deep-sea diving, and planetary science forums showcases her preparation for long-duration space missions. Her advocacy is rooted in real-world issues astronauts face — from isolation and radiation to sustainability and resource management. — governorap (@governorap) Preparing for the Unknown Among her many achievements, Jahnavi's work with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) stands out. This NASA-affiliated program enabled her to contribute to asteroid discovery through the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, using real-time data for astronomical analysis. Her keen eye and analytical skill led to the identification of new celestial objects, cementing her role in international space research. She also made history as the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian selected for Space Iceland's geology training program, where she trained in Mars-analog terrains on Earth—vital preparation for the kind of planetary science required in interplanetary missions . You Might Also Like: 'I am going to space': NASA debunks viral influencer's astronaut claim. Here is what really happened
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Meet Dangeti Jahnavi, NASA's first Indian IASP graduate from Andhra Pradesh set for 2029 space mission
Source: Instagram NASA 's prestigious International Air and Space Program (IASP) is known for nurturing some of the brightest young minds in space science and among all its alumni, Dangeti Jahnavi is the first Indian to complete the program. Hailing from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, Jahnavi's journey from a small town to global space recognition is a story of grit, ambition, and trailblazing achievement. With an Electronics and Communication Engineering background, Jahnavi has become a force to be reckoned with in space education and scientific exploration. From her work on asteroid discovery missions to pushing for STEM outreach throughout India, her work extends well beyond individual achievement—it gives hope to a generation. As she trains for her groundbreaking 2029 space trip to the Titan Orbital Port Space Station, Jahnavi is not only voicing India on the global platform but also fueling the dreams of space in the classrooms and communities of India. NASA-trained Jahnavi ready for historic 2029 journey to 'Titan Orbital Port Space Station' According to PTI reports, Jahnavi is not resting on her laurels of graduating from an elite NASA program. She has been chosen for a future mission to the Titan Orbital Port Space Station , a futuristic space infrastructure project initiated by an organization based in the US. This space station is due to be fully operational by 2029, the same year that she will be flying to space. This assignment is a milestone not only for her but for India itself, as she is part of an exclusive fraternity of astronauts working on the next-generation space habitats and off-Earth expeditions. Her appointment is a testament to the increasing Indian contribution to global space missions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Source: X Dangeti Jahnavi academic journey Jahnavi laid her academic base in her hometown, where she finished her intermediate level of studies. She went on to join Lovely Professional University (LPU) in the state of Punjab, where she studied for a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Her technical schooling went a long way in preparing her with the learning necessary to succeed in the extremely specialized arena of space science. Her parents, Padmasri and Srinivas, now reside in Kuwait, where they nurture her aspirations from a distance, urging her to every step towards the stars. Jahnavi's scientific achievement drives STEM and space innovation Jahnavi has also come out as not only a scientist but as a public voice of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Seeing the need for involving youth in science, she has taken an active role in numerous national and international activities, some of which include: Giving talks at ISRO's outreach programs Addressing National Institutes of Technology (NITs) throughout the country Taking part in analog missions, deep-sea diving activities, and planetary science forums Her work at outreach is specifically aimed towards sustainability for long-duration space missions, emphasizing real-world challenges faced by astronauts, including radiation exposure, isolation, and resource utilisation. Source: X The most prestigious scientific achievement of Jahnavi involves working in the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) , a program sponsored by NASA and other international agencies. While she participated, she had an initial asteroid discovery through the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, using real-time astronomical data. She also became the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian to be chosen for Space Iceland's geology training program. This specialized training focused on extraterrestrial geology, particularly terrain analysis that simulates Mars-like environments on Earth, preparing scientists for future interplanetary missions. Dangeti Jahnavi awards recognised as a rising star Jahnavi's dedication and achievements have earned her multiple honors, including: People's Choice Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge Young Achiever Award at ISRO's World Space Week celebrations Such awards are more than tokenising—they acknowledge her impact and potential in the real world as a future space pioneer. Also Read | End of cybercrime? How ISRO and DRDO are building India's unhackable quantum network
India Today
23-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
Andhra woman becomes first Indian to complete Nasa program, to go to space in 2029
Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district is set to travel to space in 2029. A graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jahnavi holds the distinction of being the first Indian to successfully complete NASA's prestigious International Air and Space has been selected to travel to the Titan's Orbital Port Space Station, a US-based project slated for inauguration in the next four space enthusiast completed her undergraduate studies at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, after finishing her Intermediate education in her hometown of Palakollu. Her parents, Srinivas and Padmasri, currently reside in Kuwait for work. Jahnavi is known for her active engagement in the field of STEM education and space outreach. She has delivered talks for ISRO's educational programs and addressed students at premier institutions including National Institutes of Technology (NITs) across the country. She also regularly takes part in analog missions, deep-sea diving, and global conferences related to planetary science and sustainability in long-duration space contributions to the International Astronomical Search Collaboration led to a provisional asteroid discovery, based on data from the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS). She was also the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian chosen for Space Iceland's geology the years, Jahnavi has been recognised with numerous accolades including the People's Choice Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the ISRO World Space Week Young Achiever Award.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
