Jahnavi Dangeti, 22, from Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, is an accomplished space enthusiast and Electronics and Communications Engineering graduate from Lovely Professional University. Combining her technical expertise with aviation skills as a pilot trainee, she is driven by a dream to advance space exploration and one day reach Mars.

Training Highlights

• NASA International Air and Space Program (IASP):
  • First Indian graduate.
  • Trained in zero gravity, lunar sample collection, and mini-rocket launches as Mission Director.
• Analog Astronaut Training (Poland):
  • Youngest international participant.
  • Conducted experiments in robotics, aquaponics, and microgravity.
• Geology Field Training (Iceland):
  • First Indian selected for this Apollo-inspired off-world geology program.
• PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Program (Florida):
  • Specialized in spacesuit operations, high-altitude missions, and noctilucent cloud research.

Notable Projects

• NASA Lunar Loo Challenge
• CubeSat Development
• Ionic Propulsion System
• NASA Rover Challenge 2021

Recognitions

• Recipient of the Yuva Ratna Award and Young Achiever Award.
• Honored by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of India.

Beyond Science

An advanced scuba diver and artist, Jahnavi combines versatility with determination, inspiring future space explorers worldwide.