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Jahnavi Dangeti, 21, comes from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh. She made history as the first Indian to complete the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) prestigious International Air and Space Program (IASP), marking her entry into the global space community.
Selected for the Titans Space Astronaut Class of 2025, Jahnavi is expected to join the Titan Space team's first orbital mission in March 2029. She will help shape the future of off-Earth infrastructure as part of this elite crew.
Jahnavi started her education in Palakollu and later moved to Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab, where she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Her strong technical background laid the groundwork for a career in space science.
Jahnavi’s parents, Padmasri and Srinivas, live in Kuwait. Despite the distance, they’ve been her constant source of support, proudly watching her rise toward a future among the stars.
Jahnavi is also a passionate advocate for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. She inspires students and researchers through talks at ISRO, the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and global platforms, extending her impact far beyond the space sector.
Jahnavi also contributed to asteroid discovery through the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), a NASA-affiliated program. Using real-time data from Hawaii’s Pan-STARRS telescope, she helped identify new celestial objects, advancing global space research.
Jahnavi’s journey—from small-town beginnings to global space missions—shows her readiness for the challenges ahead. With Mars-like training and international achievements, she’s helping shape India’s future in space and interplanetary exploration.