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Canada News.Net
5 days ago
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- Canada News.Net
Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh congratulates Jahnavi Dangeti over her selection in NASA's space mission
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Education, Nara Lokesh, met Astronaut candidate Jahnavi Dangeti, a native of Palakollu in West Godavari district, at her residence in Undavalli on Wednesday. Jahnavi has been selected as an astronaut candidate for the US-based private aerospace company Titans Space, earning the distinction of being the first Telugu woman from India to be chosen for a space mission, Nara Lokesh wrote on X. During the meeting, Lokesh congratulated Jahnavi on her remarkable achievement and praised her for bringing pride to Andhra Pradesh as a 'Telugu daughter.' He assured Jahnavi of the state government's full support and encouragement for her future endeavours. In the X post, Nara Lokesh wrote, 'I met Jahnavi Dangeti, a native of Palakollu in West Godavari district, who was selected as an astronaut candidate for the Titan Space Mission by the American private company, at her residence in Undavalli. Jahnavi has achieved the distinction of being the first Telugu woman from India to set foot in space. I congratulated Jahnavi on being selected as an astronaut candidate for the space mission. I praised her for standing as a source of pride for the state as a Telugu daughter. I assured her that the government would provide all kinds of encouragement in the future. I requested her to participate as a partner on behalf of the government in the STEM outreach activities undertaken by the Education Department.' Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer also congratulated Dangeti Jahnavi for being chosen to complete NASA's prestigious International Air and Space Program. The social media platform X of the Andhra Governor said, 'Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S. Abdul Nazeer has congratulated India's Youngest Analog Astronaut, Ms. Dangeti Jahnavi hailing from Palakollu, West Godavari district of the State, for being the first Indian to complete the NASA's prestigious International Air and Space Program.' Jahnavi is set to travel to space as a part of the Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for US-based private aerospace company Titans Space for its EarthLoop Orbital Cruise mission in March 2029. (ANI)
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Analogue astronaut Jahnavi Dangeti meets Pawan Kalyan, shares her achievements
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Science and Technology K. Pawan Kalyan on Thursday congratulated analogue astronaut, Jahnavi Dangeti, 23, for being selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for the space mission of Titan Space Industries, a U.S.-based private agency. Ms. Jahnavi is a native of Palakollu, in West Godavari district. On Thursday, Ms. Jahnavi shared her achievements with Mr. Pawan Kalyan and Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat during the inauguration of the Regional Science Centre in Rajamahendravaram City. According to an official release, Mr. Pawan Kalyan inquired about the ASCAN programme. Ms. Jahnavi is also expected to meet Mr. Pawan Kalyan to share her dreams and achievements.
India.com
7 days ago
- Science
- India.com
Meet Jahnavi Dangeti, India's youngest astronaut selected for 2029 space mission, her age is..., she is from...
Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old space lover from Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, has been selected as an astronaut candidate for a 2029 space mission by the US based private space company, Titan Space Industries (TSI). TSI confirmed her selection by saying, 'Jahnavi is now part of our new ASCAN (astronaut candidate) group.' Starting in 2026, Jahnavi will begin three years of tough training under TSI's ASCAN programme. This will include flight simulations, learning how to operate spacecraft, survival skills, medical tests, and mental strength training. Jahnavi shared her excitement on Instagram, saying the mission will include a five-hour space flight, which will provide a special chance for scientific research and to improve human space travel. This space mission will be led by retired NASA astronaut Colonel William McArthur Jr., who will serve as the Chief Astronaut for Titan's project. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu congratulated Jahnavi in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, 'Congrats to Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu, West Godavari, for being selected as an astronaut. She is the first Indian to finish NASA's International Air & Space Programme.' He also said that her achievement is an inspiration for young Indians and added, 'She will soon take part in a historic mission to Titan's orbital port space station. We are all proud of her.' Who is Jahnavi Dangeti? Jahnavi Dangeti is a young space enthusiast from the Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, India. She finished her schooling in her hometown and later moved to Punjab to study at Lovely Professional University (LPU), where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Her parents, Padmasri and Srinivas, currently live in Kuwait. Besides engineering, Jahnavi has always been passionate about science and space. She strongly supports STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and has given speeches at ISRO events and NIT colleges all over India. In 2022, Jahnavi made history by becoming the youngest foreign analogue astronaut and the first Indian to train at the Analogue Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) in Kraków, Poland. She has also been part of the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), a program supported by NASA and other global organizations. Through this, she contributed to asteroid discovery work using the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, analyzing real-time space data. Jahnavi's efforts in space science have brought her several honors. She won the People's Choice Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge and was given the Young Achiever Award during ISRO's World Space Week celebrations. Abou the mission The space mission by the US-based Titan Space Industries will last about five hours. During this time, the crew will orbit the Earth twice, witnessing two sunrises and two sunsets. The mission will include nearly three hours of continuous zero gravity, offering a unique opportunity for scientific research and advancements in human space travel. The mission will be led by Colonel William McArthur Jr., a retired U.S. Army officer and experienced NASA astronaut, who now serves as the Chief Astronaut at Titans Space.
India Gazette
7 days ago
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- India Gazette
Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh congratulates Jahnavi Dangeti over her selection in NASA's space mission
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Education, Nara Lokesh, met Astronaut candidate Jahnavi Dangeti, a native of Palakollu in West Godavari district, at her residence in Undavalli on Wednesday. Jahnavi has been selected as an astronaut candidate for the US-based private aerospace company Titans Space, earning the distinction of being the first Telugu woman from India to be chosen for a space mission, Nara Lokesh wrote on X. During the meeting, Lokesh congratulated Jahnavi on her remarkable achievement and praised her for bringing pride to Andhra Pradesh as a 'Telugu daughter.' He assured Jahnavi of the state government's full support and encouragement for her future endeavours. In the X post, Nara Lokesh wrote, 'I met Jahnavi Dangeti, a native of Palakollu in West Godavari district, who was selected as an astronaut candidate for the Titan Space Mission by the American private company, at her residence in Undavalli. Jahnavi has achieved the distinction of being the first Telugu woman from India to set foot in space. I congratulated Jahnavi on being selected as an astronaut candidate for the space mission. I praised her for standing as a source of pride for the state as a Telugu daughter. I assured her that the government would provide all kinds of encouragement in the future. I requested her to participate as a partner on behalf of the government in the STEM outreach activities undertaken by the Education Department.' Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer also congratulated Dangeti Jahnavi for being chosen to complete NASA's prestigious International Air and Space Program. The social media platform X of the Andhra Governor said, 'Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S. Abdul Nazeer has congratulated India's Youngest Analog Astronaut, Ms. Dangeti Jahnavi hailing from Palakollu, West Godavari district of the State, for being the first Indian to complete the NASA's prestigious International Air and Space Program.' Jahnavi is set to travel to space as a part of the Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for US-based private aerospace company Titans Space for its EarthLoop Orbital Cruise mission in March 2029. (ANI)
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.
