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NASA Selects Andhra’s Jahnavi Dangeti for Space Mission in 2029
- Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old engineer from Andhra Pradesh, has been chosen as an Astronaut Candidate for the Titans Space Astronaut Class of 2025.
- Dangeti will undergo an intensive multi-year training program to prepare for space missions focused on advancing science and human exploration.
- Her training, starting in 2026, will cover various aspects such as spacecraft systems, mission simulations, and emergency procedures, among others.
- The first orbital mission in 2029 will be led by NASA astronaut William McArthur Jr. as the chief astronaut at Titans Space.
- The mission will include multiple Earth orbits, sustained weightlessness, and opportunities for scientific research.
- Dangeti expressed her gratitude to Titans Space Industries Inc. and mentors for the opportunity to be part of this mission.
- She completed NASA's International Air and Space Program at Kennedy Space Centre and was the first Indian to achieve this.
- Dangeti served as the mission director for 'Team Kennedy' successfully launching a miniature rocket during her training.
- Apart from NASA training, she also completed the Analog Astronaut Training Centre programme in Poland, setting a record.
- The Titans Space Astronaut Class of 2025 focuses on preparing astronauts for human spaceflight and scientific research in microgravity.
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