Andhra Pradesh’s Jahnavi Dangeti is reaching for the stars—literally. The 23-year-old has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for Titans Space, and will fly on a five-hour orbital space mission in 2029, making her one of the youngest Indians chosen for such a journey.
A graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jahnavi shared her excitement on Instagram, calling it an “incredible honour.”
The mission will:
Last five hours
Include two Earth orbits
Feature three hours of sustained zero gravity
Show astronauts two sunrises and two sunsets from space
It will be led by veteran NASA astronaut and retired US Army Colonel William McArthur Jr., now Chief Astronaut at Titans Space.
Jahnavi is no stranger to space research. She:
Was the first Indian selected for NASA’s International Air and Space Program
Has trained in zero gravity, planetary simulations, space suit operations, and high-altitude missions
Is a vocal advocate for STEM education and youth empowerment in space sciences
Starting 2026, she will enter the Titans Space ASCAN program, undergoing:
Flight simulations
Medical evaluations
Spacecraft systems training
Jahnavi expressed deep pride in representing India and young dreamers everywhere.
“This mission is for all of us who look up and imagine the impossible,” she wrote.
Her story stands as an inspiration for young Indians aspiring to make a mark in space exploration.
