Jahnavi Dangeti Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Jahnavi Sreenivas Dangeti
Profession(s)	• Astronaut • Scuba Diver
Famous for	Being chosen for the space mission of Titan Space Industries (TSI)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight (approx.)	55 Kg (121 lbs)
Figure Measurements (approx.)	32-28-32
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Volunteering	• October 2019 – Present: Ambassador International Space Station National Laboratory • July 2020 – June 2021: Volunteer IOAA | Aspiring Astronauts • October 2020 - Present: Guest Lecturer of RISC - Robotics and Intelligent System Community (LPU) • May 2021 – Present: Student Member IET India • March 2022 – Present: Guest Lecturer Rotary Club of Vijayawada • February 2023 – Present: Guest Lecturer University College of Engineering, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmahendravaram
Projects	• October 2019 – December 2020: Ionic Propulsion Systems • August 2020 – October 2020: Design & Construction of Compact Toilets (NASA Lunar Loo Challenge) • September 2020 – October 2020: NASA International Asteroid Search Campaign • October 2020 – November 2021: LiDAR Rover • May 2021 – June 2021: Car Door Alert System
Licenses & certifications	• June 2019: Rocket Master Classes by Space Technology and Aeronautical Rocketry in Rocketry • November 2020: Open Water Diver by SSI Scuba Schools International in Scuba Diving • October 2021: Advanced Adventure Scuba Diver by SSI Scuba Schools International in Scuba Diving, Swimming • December 2021: Yoga at Home – Flexibility, Fitness, Strength & Weight Loss by Udemy in Basic Yoga • January 2023: The Complete Python Programming Course: Beginner to Advanced by Udemy in Python (Programming Language) • January 2023: ESP32: A Beginner’s Guide to IoT and Electronics by Udemy in Electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) • April 2023: Aviation Physiological Training (SAMI) by Project PoSSUM in Aviation Physiology
Experiences	• June 2020 – August 2020: Citizen Scientist (Trainee) by International Astronomical Search Collaboration in Research Skills • August 2020 – June 2021: Student Ambassador by Space Technology and Aeronautical Rocketry in Public Engagement • October 2021 – November 2021: Advanced Space Academy Graduate by Aexa Aerospace in Research Skills • November 2020 – Present: Student Member by RISC – Robotics and Intelligent System Community (LPU) in Research Skills • June 2022: Analog Astronaut by Analog Astronaut Training Center in Research Skills • July 2022 – Present: President at Esro Magica in Public Speaking, Volunteering • March 2023 – April 2023: Advanced PoSSUM Academy Graduate by International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) in Aeronomy, Research Skills
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• October 2019- ISRO World Space Week 2019 winner • September 2020- Provisional Discovery as Citizen Scientist, issued by IASC (International Astronomical Search Collaboration) • November 2020- NASA People's Choice Award, issued by NASA Space Apps • June 2021- 3rd Position in Anveshana 2021 • November 2021- Multi-Talented Girl, issued by Indian Book of Records • March 2022- Young Achiever Award issued by Rotary Club • April 2022- Yuva Ratna Award, issued by Andhra Pradesh State Government, Creativity and Culture Commission Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Association of South Africa, APTDC • August 2022- Special Appreciation Award by West Godavari District Collector, Andhra Pradesh Government
Personal Life
Date of Birth	16 September 2002 (Monday)
Age (as of 2025)	23 Years
Birthplace	Palakollu, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Palakollu, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
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)
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	• Travelling • Watching Sci-Fi videos and documentaries
Social Media	• Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Sreenivas Dangeti Mother- Padmasree Note: Her parents work in private companies in Kuwait.
Favourites
Book	Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jahnavi Dangeti

• Jahnavi Dangeti got interested in space by listening to her grandmother, Leela Ramanadham’s stories and decided to become an astronaut when she was only 11 years old.
  

  A childhood photo of Jahnavi Dangeti

• When she got to know that astronauts do scuba diving during their zero gravity training, she travelled 25 km daily on her bicycle to do scuba diving near her home.

• She later became the youngest advanced scuba diver in India. She was once stung by a jellyfish and had a close encounter with a lionfish.
  

  Jahnavi Dangeti during a scuba diving session

• In 2021, she was the only Indian to undergo the International Air and Space Program (IASP) at NASA Launch Operations’ Kennedy Space Centre in Alabama, USA.
  

  Jahnavi Dangeti during the camp at NASA

• She got a scholarship from a Mexican company to participate in the session. During the camp, she completed her lifelong dream of flying a Cessna 172.
  

  Jahnavi Dangeti flying a Cessna 172

• She later became the first Indian girl to participate in a 10-day student program of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

• In July 2022, she met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to help her deal with financial challenges.
  

  Jahnavi Dangeti during her meeting with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

• She was the youngest participant in the Analogue Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) at Krakow, southern Poland, in 2022.
  

  Jahnavi Dangeti (bottom) during the zero gravity training in Poland

• In 2023, she published a scientific paper titled Robotics in Space: A Review.
  

  Jahnavi Dangeti, when she published her scientific paper

• In June 2025, she was selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for the space mission of Titan Space Industries (TSI), a U.S.-based private agency engaged in space research.

• The mission includes Low Earth Orbit (LEO) twice, which takes around 5 hours each time. So, she will see sunrise and sunset twice and also experience zero gravity for 3 hours.

• She’ll be part of a major mission led by retired NASA astronaut Colonel William McArthur Jr., aimed at advancing scientific research and human spaceflight.

• Her 3-year training will start in 2026, which includes flight simulation, spacecraft procedures, survival training, medical and psychological evolutions.
  

  Jahnavi Dangeti during a flying session

• In 2025, she gave many TEDx lectures, including one at Sri Venkateshwara University College of Engineering.
  

  Poster of Jahnavi Dangeti’s TEDx talk

• She is a polyglot and knows 5 languages – Hindi, English, Telugu, Spanish, and Arabic.

• She also likes to do yoga, meditation, and karate to maintain her fitness.