Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:21pm on 18 May 2024,Saturday Science
Gopichand Thotakura will make history as the first Indian space tourist when he flies on Blue Origin’s mission on Sunday. The mission, NS-25, will take Thotakura and five other crew members to the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space at 100 kilometers above sea level. Thotakura, an accomplished pilot and co-founder of Preserve Life Corp, expressed his excitement and honor at representing India. The launch is scheduled for 7 pm IST and will be streamed live from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One in West Texas. This milestone highlights India’s growing presence in space exploration.
