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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)
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Science
- 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.
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…
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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."
