Ajit Krishnan Astronaut Biography: Who is Ajit Krishnan, will travel to Gaganyaan?
Who is Ajit Krishnan (Astronaut Biography, Age, Family, ISRO Gaganyan Mission, Family, Pilot, Caste)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that Prashant Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla are the four astronauts who are training for Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission. PM Modi revealed these names for the first time during his visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said that these four astronauts embody the aspirations of 1.40 billion people.
Ajit Krishnan Astronaut Biography
- Name: Group Captain Ajit Krishnan
- Date and Place of birth: April 19, 1982, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Education: National Defense Academy
- Respect: President's Gold Medal and Sword of Honor
- Commission date in air force: June 21, 2003
- Occupation: Flight instructor and test pilot
- Flight experience approximately: 2,900 hours
- Blown up planes: Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, AN-32
- Other Educational Qualification: Alumni of the Defense Services Staff College, Wellington
Who is Ajit Krishnan?
Born on 19 April 1982 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan completed his education from the National Defense Academy. He was awarded the President's Gold Medal and Sword of Honor for his excellence at the Air Force Academy. On 21 June 2003, he joined the fighter wing of the Indian Air Force. As a trained flight instructor and test pilot, he has over 2,900 hours of flying experience. He has flown aircraft like Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, AN-32. He has also been an alumnus of the Defense Services Staff College, Wellington.
Achievements of Ajit Krishnan
Born on 19 April 1982 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan completed his education from the National Defense Academy. He was awarded the President's Gold Medal and Sword of Honor for his excellence at the Air Force Academy. On 21 June 2003, he started his services in the Indian Air Force, where he contributed to the squadron of fighter aircraft. As an experienced flight instructor and test pilot, he has flown over 2,900 hours. He has operated a variety of aircraft such as Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier, AN-32. He is also a proud alumnus of the Defense Services Staff College, Wellington.
Ajith Krishnan: Selected for the mission
Group Captain Ajit Krishnan is one of the four selected for the mission. According to reports, three out of four members will be finally selected to go on the space mission.
Ajit Krishna, aged 22, is a resident of Nagar Panchayat Akbarnagar. He is a young man who is committed to fulfilling his dreams. He has achieved the rank of Army Lieutenant, for which he has received great respect in the field. His father Sujit Kumar Yadav, warrant officer of the Indian Air Force, and grandfather Rambihari Mahato have a big role behind his success.
Ajit has achieved his goal through self-reliance and struggle. He received his education from Delhi Air Force School and took the first step towards fulfilling his dream by clearing the NDA exam in 2018. After this, after completing his training from the Indian Military Academy in 2021, he achieved the rank of Army Lieutenant.
Ajit's dream is to serve the country by becoming Army Chief. All his family members are proud of his success and have congratulated him. Despite his hard work, struggle and determination, he has achieved his goal and proved to be a perfect example.
