Meet Dangeti Jahnavi: First Indian From Andhra To Complete NASA Program, Set For 2029 Space Mission

Dangeti Jahnavi, a young aerospace enthusiast from Andhra Pradesh's Palakollu town, has etched her name in history as the first Indian to complete NASA’s prestigious International Air and Space Program. Now, she’s poised to take the next giant leap — a spaceflight in 2029 as part of Titans Space’s inaugural orbital mission.

In a recent announcement shared on social media, Jahnavi expressed her excitement about being selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for Titans Space's 2025 training cohort. "As a kid who believed that the Moon followed me, I didn’t know it was leading me here. Today, that childhood wonder becomes a part of my reality. I’m incredibly honored and excited to announce that I have been officially selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for Titans Space – Inaugural Class of 2025," she said.

The upcoming mission will mark a significant milestone for Indian participation in space exploration initiatives. Jahnavi is set to undergo three years of rigorous training starting in 2026 under the ASCAN program to prepare for the journey.

Who Is Dangeti Jahnavi? 

Dangeti Jahnavi is a graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. Jahnavi is also known for her outreach work in STEM education. She has delivered motivational talks for institutions including ISRO and several National Institutes of Technology (NITs), encouraging youth to pursue careers in science and space, reported South First.

Born to parents Srinivas and Padmasri, who currently reside in Kuwait, Jahnavi has also made notable contributions to the International Astronomical Search Collaboration, where her work led to the provisional discovery of an asteroid. She was the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian selected for Space Iceland’s geology training programme, as per a report on Deccan Chronicle.

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