Science News: Read about Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair's journey as a top gun in the Indian Air Force (IAF) and his selection as an astronaut for the Gaganyaan mission. Discover his achievements and his recent marriage to Malayalam actor Lena.
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Malayalam actress and author Lena revealed on Monday that she was married to Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, one of the four astronauts in the Gaganyaan mission.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday handed the astronaut wings to the selected candidates, who will fly to space, as part of the Gaganyaan Mission.
India s four astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan mission undergo a packed training schedule at ISRO s crew training facility. The training includes sessions on simulators, micro gravity familiarisation, survival, flying practice, and Yoga. Classroom and physical fitness training, as well as practical training on crew training simulators, are part of the program.