Meet Gopi Thotakura: India's first pilot to journey into space as a tourist

Friday, 12 April 2024
Gopichand Thotakura is set to make history as the first Indian to embark on a journey into space as a tourist. Thotakura will join a six-person crew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard mission, embarking on a journey that will take them beyond the Earth's atmosphere. His experience spans commercial jet piloting, bush flying, aerobatics, seaplane, glider, and hot air balloon piloting.

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