India • Jun 23, 2025

Andhra woman 1st Indian to finish NASA program

Dangeti Jahnavi, an engineering grad from Andhra Pradesh, is all set to become the first Indian to finish NASA's International Air and Space Program—and she's going to space!
She'll be flying to Titan's Orbital Port Space Station in 2029, with the mission expected to launch within the next four years.

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Jahnavi is already a known name in STEM circles

Jahnavi isn't just heading for the stars—she's already a known name in STEM circles.
She helped discover a provisional asteroid, has inspired students across India through ISRO lectures, and is the youngest foreign analog astronaut.
With awards from NASA and ISRO under her belt, she's showing young Indians what's possible in science and space.