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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Who is Jahnavi Dangeti? Andhra Pradesh's astronaut candidate for 2029 EarthLoop Orbital Cruise - all you need to know
VISAKHAPATNAM: A 23-year-old girl from West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh is set to etch her name among the stars four years from now. Jahnavi Dangeti, from the textile town of Palakollu, has been selected as an astronaut candidate for Titans Space (a US-based private aerospace company) for its EarthLoop Orbital Cruise mission in March 2029. 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. You Can Also Check: Visakhapatnam AQI | Weather in Visakhapatnam | Bank Holidays in Visakhapatnam | Public Holidays in Visakhapatnam 23-yr-old AP girl heads for orbit, says 2029 space mission goes beyond her own dream 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo 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.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
EarthLoop Orbital Cruise: Andhra Pradesh woman set to travel to space in 2029; training to begin in 2026
VISAKHAPATNAM: Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh , has been selected as an astronaut candidate for Titans Space's groundbreaking mission—the EarthLoop Orbital Cruise, set to launch aboard the Titans Genesis spaceplane in March 2029. This inaugural journey marks a key moment in commercial spaceflight, using a reusable vehicle that takes off and lands like a conventional aircraft, reaching 300 km above Earth to offer orbital views and microgravity experiences. The mission will be led by NASA veteran and retired US Army Colonel William McArthur Jr., now chief astronaut at Titans Space. Jahnavi describes the mission as a symbol of shared dreams and scientific inspiration. She will begin astronaut training in 2026, covering everything from mission simulations and spacecraft systems to zero-gravity flights and psychological readiness. She was the first Indian selected for NASA's International Air & Space Program (IASP), and has undergone advanced training at AATC Poland, Geospace Iceland, and Project PoSSUM. In 2021, she completed the full program at Kennedy Space Centre, gaining hands-on experience in multi-access training, zero-gravity environments, underwater rocket launches, and piloting aircraft. She also led 'Team Kennedy'—a group of 16 global participants—in successfully launching a miniature rocket. Passionate about space since childhood, Jahnavi credits her grandmother's bedtime stories for nurturing her early curiosity. As a certified open water scuba diver and active STEM educator, she continues to inspire young minds through outreach and workshops. The Titans Genesis is a single-stage-to-orbit, horizontal take-off and landing spaceplane, designed for safe, cost-effective missions to the Titans OrbitalPort Space Station. Unlike traditional rockets, its configuration eliminates stage separation, ensuring higher safety and rapid reusability at lower costs.
