In a groundbreaking achievement, an Andhra woman space aspirant, Dangeti Jahnavi, has become the first Indian to complete NASA’s prestigious International Air and Space Program. Her journey doesn’t stop there—she is now all set to travel to space in 2029.
Jahnavi hails from Palakollu, a small town in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district. She will join the Titan’s Orbital Port Space Station mission, a U.S.-based initiative scheduled for launch in the next four years.
Trailblazer from Palakollu: A Journey Beyond the Sky
Jahnavi completed her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. She has consistently stood out for her achievements in STEM education, space outreach, and analog astronaut missions.
Coming from humble beginnings, with her parents currently working in Kuwait, her rise to becoming a global face of Indian space talent is truly inspiring.
As a STEM advocate, she’s conducted sessions for ISRO’s educational programs and spoken at multiple National Institutes of Technology (NITs). She’s also participated in analog space missions, underwater training, and international planetary conferences focused on sustainability in long-term space travel.
Andhra Woman Space Advocate and Asteroid Discoverer
Apart from completing the NASA program, Jahnavi also contributed to the International Astronomical Search Collaboration, which led to a provisional asteroid discovery using data from the Pan-STARRS telescope system.
She holds the distinction of being the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian selected for Space Iceland’s exclusive geology training.
Among her many recognitions are:
- People’s Choice Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge
- ISRO’s World Space Week Young Achiever Award
Useful Links:
- Read more about young Indian achievers in STEM
- More about NASA’s International Air and Space Program
Inspiring a New Generation of Space Dreamers
Jahnavi’s story is already motivating young minds across India to explore careers in science, space technology, and astronomy. Her upcoming 2029 mission is more than a personal triumph—it represents a new era for Indian women in space exploration. With continued efforts in STEM outreach and global collaboration, this Andhra woman space journey is just the beginning of many more to come.
