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India shortlists four pilots for first crewed space mission (www.outlookindia.com)

submitted 8 months ago by emergencyfood to c/[email protected]

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The Indian Space Research Organisation has shortlisted four Indian Air Force pilots - Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, for India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan. They have completed basic training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Russia, and will undergo specialised training at the Crew Training Facility in India.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

I like any group/ company willing to go through the lengthy teething period to develop advanced tech/ programs etc. Well done.

[–] crazyCat 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Couldn’t let a lady on that team there?

[–] emergencyfood 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately, the Indian Air Force historically did not admit women. Wikipedia says Abhilasha Barak became the first female combat aviator as recently as 2022, and I'm guessing you need several years experience as a pilot before you can be considered for spaceflight.

[–] crazyCat 1 points 8 months ago

Aye good to know thank you