Prasanth Nair | |
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Born | 26 August 1976 Pallakad |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Air Force |
Rank | Group Captian |
Known for | Astronaut delegate for Gaganyaan |
Alma mater | NSS College of Engineering United States Staff College |
Group Captain Prasanth Nair is a qualified flight instructor and a test pilot in the Indian Air Force.[1] Nair is one of the four designated astronauts trained by ISRO to fly aboard the Gaganyaan crewed flight.[2]
- ^ "Astronaut pick from Kerala's Palakkad is son of engineer; Malayalam actress Lena says they married earlier this month". The Indian Express. 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Naha, Abdul Latheef (2024-02-27). "Astronaut-designate Prashant Nair brings cheer to his native Nenmara". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-04-19.