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Gopichand Thotakura, India’s first civilian space tourist, recieves warm welcome in Delhi

August 26, 2024 admin

Gopichand Thotakura celebrates successful mission to space. | Photo Credit: Blue Origin India’s first civilian space tourist Gopichand Thotakura returned to the country on Monday (August 26, 2024) to witness a warm welcome in New Delhi. He has set the record of being the second-ever Indian citizen to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma, a…

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Entrepreneur and pilot, Gopichand Thotakura is aiming for a place in Indian space history

April 14, 2024 admin

Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and a pilot, is set to become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist. Photo: X/@blueorigin via PTI Earlier this month, Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin announced six crew members who would be part of a forthcoming commercial flight to space. Of interest to India is one participant, Gopichand…

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