List of Indian and Indian-Origin Astronauts Who Made History in Space
India has produced many space heroes. Some were Indian citizens, while others were of Indian origin but held citizenship of other countries. Here’s a clear and simple list with details about each person.
| Name | Year(s) of Flight | Citizenship | Space Agency / Company | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpana Chawla | 1997, 2003 | American | NASA | First woman of Indian origin in space. Died in the Columbia disaster in 2003. |
| Sunita Williams | 2006, 2012, 2024 | American | NASA | Record for most spacewalks by a woman. Ran a marathon in space. |
| Raja Chari | 2021–22 | American | NASA / SpaceX | Commander of SpaceX Crew-3. Selected for NASA’s Artemis Moon program. |
| Sirisha Bandla | 2021 | American | Virgin Galactic | Flew on Unity 22. Third Indian-origin woman in space. |
| Gopi Thotakura | 2024 | American | Blue Origin | First Indian-origin space tourist. Flew on a suborbital spaceflight. |
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