Jahnavi Dangeti (Indian Astronaut) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Astronaut
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	16/09/2002
Age	23 years
Birthplace	Palakollu, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Latest News about Jahnavi Dangeti

10/02/2026

Jahnavi Dangeti successfully completed a two-week analog astronaut mission at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah, USA, from January 25 to February 10, 2026, serving as crew scientist for Crew 328. She conducted experiments with Martian soil simulants to research resource utilization and sustainable habitat construction, participated in delayed communication studies examining how time delays affect teamwork and decision-making for future Mars missions, and engaged with school students about space research. The mission simulated Mars life with isolation, limited resources, EVA suits, map-based navigation, and restricted food, water, and communication systems.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Jahnavi Sreenivas Dangeti
Famous for	Being chosen for the space mission of Titan Space Industries (TSI) and becoming the first Indian to complete NASA's International Air and Space Programme

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight	55 Kg (121 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Montessori English Medium School in Pippara, West Godavari (High school diploma, 10 CGPA, 2008-2018) Aditya Junior College, Kakinada (MPC, 83% in 12th, 2018-2020)
College/University	Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab (2020-2024)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Travelling Watching Sci-Fi videos and documentaries

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Sreenivas Dangeti
Mother	Padmasree

Career

Volunteering	Ambassador International Space Station National Laboratory (October 2019 – Present) Volunteer IOAA \| Aspiring Astronauts (July 2020 – June 2021) Guest Lecturer of RISC - Robotics and Intelligent System Community (LPU) (October 2020 - Present) Student Member IET India (May 2021 – Present) Guest Lecturer Rotary Club of Vijayawada (March 2022 – Present) Guest Lecturer University College of Engineering, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmahendravaram (February 2023 – Present)
Projects	Ionic Propulsion Systems (October 2019 – December 2020) Design & Construction of Compact Toilets (NASA Lunar Loo Challenge) (August 2020 – October 2020) NASA International Asteroid Search Campaign (September 2020 – October 2020) LiDAR Rover (October 2020 – November 2021) Car Door Alert System (May 2021 – June 2021)
Licenses & Certifications	Rocket Master Classes by Space Technology and Aeronautical Rocketry in Rocketry (June 2019) Open Water Diver by SSI Scuba Schools International in Scuba Diving (November 2020) Advanced Adventure Scuba Diver by SSI Scuba Schools International in Scuba Diving, Swimming (October 2021) Yoga at Home – Flexibility, Fitness, Strength & Weight Loss by Udemy in Basic Yoga (December 2021) The Complete Python Programming Course: Beginner to Advanced by Udemy in Python (January 2023) ESP32: A Beginner’s Guide to IoT and Electronics by Udemy in Electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) (January 2023) Aviation Physiological Training (SAMI) by Project PoSSUM in Aviation Physiology (April 2023)
Experiences	Citizen Scientist (Trainee) by International Astronomical Search Collaboration in Research Skills (June 2020 – August 2020) Student Ambassador by Space Technology and Aeronautical Rocketry in Public Engagement (August 2020 – June 2021) Advanced Space Academy Graduate by Aexa Aerospace in Research Skills (October 2021 – November 2021) Student Member by RISC – Robotics and Intelligent System Community (LPU) in Research Skills (November 2020 – Present) Analog Astronaut by Analog Astronaut Training Center in Research Skills (June 2022) President at Esro Magica in Public Speaking, Volunteering (July 2022 – Present) Advanced PoSSUM Academy Graduate by International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) in Aeronomy, Research Skills (March 2023 – April 2023) Crew Scientist at Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) by The Mars Society in Research Skills (January 2026 – February 2026)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	ISRO World Space Week 2019 winner (October 2019) Provisional Discovery as Citizen Scientist, issued by IASC (International Astronomical Search Collaboration) (September 2020) NASA People's Choice Award, issued by NASA Space Apps (November 2020) 3rd Position in Anveshana 2021 (June 2021) Multi-Talented Girl, issued by Indian Book of Records (November 2021) Young Achiever Award issued by Rotary Club (March 2022) Yuva Ratna Award, issued by Andhra Pradesh State Government (April 2022) Special Appreciation Award by West Godavari District Collector, Andhra Pradesh Government (August 2022) First Indian to complete NASA's International Air and Space Programme (2021) Youngest foreign Analog Astronaut at Analog Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) in Kraków, Poland (2022) First Indian selected for geology training in Iceland (2023)

Favourites

Book	Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/mystic_galaxia/
Twitter	https://x.com/Jahnavidangeti2
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrojahnavi/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jahnavi's fascination with space initiated at the age of 11 influenced by her grandmother's narratives about space.
2. To pursue scuba diving training for astronaut training, she used to travel 25 km daily on her bicycle.
3. Jahnavi earned the title of the youngest advanced scuba diver in India, facing incidents like being stung by a jellyfish.
4. In 2021, she participated in the International Air and Space Program (IASP) at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, fulfilling her dream of piloting a Cessna 172.
5. She made history as the first Indian girl to partake in a 10-day NASA student program.
6. In 2022, she was the youngest attendee at the Analogue Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) in Poland and underwent unique zero gravity training.
7. In June 2025, she was selected as an Astronaut Candidate for Titan Space Industries’ space mission, including two Low Earth Orbit experiences.
8. Jahnavi's upcoming training will cover flight simulation, spacecraft procedures, survival tactics, and psychological evaluations over three years.
9. She has delivered several TEDx lectures, articulating her experiences and aspirations, including one at Sri Venkateshwara University College of Engineering.
10. A polyglot, she speaks Hindi, English, Telugu, Spanish, and Arabic, and enjoys practices like yoga, meditation, and karate for fitness.
11. She became the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian selected for geology training in Iceland, studying planetary geology in areas resembling the Moon and Mars.
12. She contributed to asteroid discovery using the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii as part of the International Astronomical Search Collaboration sponsored by NASA.
13. During her Mars analog mission at MDRS in Utah, she worked on experiments with Martian soil simulants and participated in delayed communication studies to understand how time delays affect teamwork and decision-making for future Mars missions.

Jahnavi Dangeti Astronaut Indian Palakollu, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India