Latest news with #JahnaviDangeti
India.com
26-06-2025
- 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.
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.
Deccan Herald
24-06-2025
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Who is Dangeti Jahnavi? Andhra girl chosen for 2029 space mission
Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Jahnavi Dangeti on being selected as an Astronaut Candidate for Titans Space's ASCAN programme, for a mission slated for launch in 2029. Your brilliance makes every Indian and every Andhrite proud. Wishing you continued success as you inspire many…
Khaleej Times
24-06-2025
- Science
- Khaleej Times
Conquering seas, skies: This 23-year-old Indian astronaut is set to go to space in 2029
Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old Indian woman is making waves as she is set to go to space in 2029. The young space enthusiast never left her childhood wonder for the skies, and now will venture outside Earth, as an astronaut candidate for the Titans Space Astronaut Class of 2025. The mission will be led by veteran Nasa astronaut and retired US Army Colonel William McArthur Jr., now serving as Chief Astronaut at Titans Space. Dangeti will embark on "multiple Earth orbits, sustained weightlessness, and a transformative environment for research and learning." Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Pushing the limits are not new for this astronaut hailing from Andhra Pradesh; she was also the first Indian to be selected for NASA's International Air and Space Program (IASP), and has undergone astronaut training at AATC Poland, Geospace Iceland, and Project PoSSUM. "As a child, I often looked up at the moon believing it was following me. That sense of wonder never left — and today, I'm honored to share that it's becoming a part of my reality," she shared. While she soars to heights beyond our blue planet, Dangeti also goes to depths below ground level. The budding astronaut is also an advanced adventure scuba diver, with her experience in such "extreme environments further enhancing training for space missions". The 2029 mission will require rigorous training; starting in 2026, she will undergo comprehensive astronaut training — including spacecraft systems, mission simulation, zero-gravity flights, emergency procedures, psychological assessments, and spaceflight operations. "This mission is not just about going to space — it's about bringing others along through inspiration, science, and shared dreams," she said. Wearing many hats, she is also a STEM educator and speaker, seeking to not just explore space for herself, but also "inspire the next generation".
Mint
24-06-2025
- Science
- Mint
Who is Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old space scientist from Andhra Pradesh, selected for the 2029 space mission?
Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old space enthusiast from the Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has been chosen as an astronaut candidate for the 2029 space mission of US-based private space research agency Titan Space Industries (TSI). Her selection for the 2029 space flight is a testament to the rising contribution from the people of Indian origin to global space missions. 'We can confirm that Jahnavi is selected as a member of our new ASCAN (astronaut candidate) cohort,' the TSI told The Hindu via email. 'Over the next three years, starting from 2026, I will undergo intensive astronaut training through Titan Space's ASCAN programme, which includes flight simulation, spacecraft procedures, survival training, medical and psychological evolutions,' Jahnavi said on her Instagram page. 'The Titans Space Orbital flight will last five hours, offering a uniquely transformative environment for scientific research and human spaceflight advancement,' Jahnavi added. The TSI's space mission will be led by veteran National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Colonel (Retd.) William Mc. Arthur Jr. as the Chief Astronaut of the Titan's Space Mission. In a post on social media platform X, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, said: 'Congratulations to Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu, West Godavari, on being selected as an astronaut and becoming the first Indian to complete NASA's International Air & Space Programme.' 'Her success is a beacon of hope and ambition for young Indians everywhere. She will soon embark on a groundbreaking mission to Titan's orbital port space station. A proud moment for all of us,' Kinjarapu added. Jahnavi completed her schooling in her hometown, Godavari district. Then, she joined Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab to pursue a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Her parents, Padmasri and Srinivas, live in Kuwait. In 2022, Jahnavi became the youngest foreign Analogue Astronaut and the first Indian from the Analogue Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) Kraków in southern Poland. Jahnavi's scientific achievements include working in the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), a program sponsored by NASA and other international agencies. She also worked on an asteroid discovery programme through the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, using real-time astronomical data. Her achievements have earned her multiple laurels, including the People's Choice Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the Young Achiever Award at ISRO's World Space Week celebrations.
