Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old engineer from Andhra Pradesh, has been chosen as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for the Titans Space Astronaut Class of 2025.
Dangeti will undergo intensive multi-year training to prepare for space missions focused on advancing science and human exploration.
Her training, starting in 2026, will cover spacecraft systems, mission simulations, zero-gravity flights, emergency procedures, and more.
The first orbital mission in 2029 will be led by veteran NASA astronaut William McArthur Jr. at Titans Space, offering research opportunities in space.
Dangeti expressed gratitude to Titans Space Industries Inc. and mentors for the opportunity.
She previously completed NASA's International Air and Space Program and participated in the Analog Astronaut Training Centre in Poland.
Dangeti aims to contribute to the next era of space exploration and scientific research in microgravity.