In a historic achievement for India, Jahnavi Dangeti, a 19-year-old from Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, has been selected for Titans Space Industries’ upcoming orbital mission, making her the youngest Indian ever to be chosen for such a prestigious space program.
The announcement came as part of the company’s astronaut candidate program, which aims to train a new generation of space explorers for future orbital missions. Jahnavi’s selection places her among an elite group of global candidates preparing for a 2029 orbital flight, expected to circle Earth multiple times and provide real-time space research opportunities.
Jahnavi has already made headlines in recent years through her exceptional achievements in the field of space science and technology:
- She is a graduate in electronics and communications engineering from Lovely Professional University.
- She completed NASA’s International Air and Space Program in the U.S.
- She became the first Indian analog astronaut to train in Iceland and Poland under simulated space and lunar conditions.
- She also participated in asteroid discovery projects with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC).
“I come from a small town, but I always dreamed of space. I want every young person in India to know that with dedication and effort, space is not out of reach,” Jahnavi said after her selection.
She is also active in STEM outreach, inspiring thousands of school students across India to take interest in science, space, and innovation.
- Mission: Titans Space Orbital Program
- Launch Target: 2029
- Role: Astronaut Candidate
- Training Begins: 2026
- Mission Goals: Earth orbit, microgravity exposure, real-time space data collection
Jahnavi Dangeti’s story is a shining example of how talent, determination, and ambition can launch a new generation of Indian explorers into the future of space travel. Her journey from a small town in Odisha to a global space mission is not only historic but truly inspirational.