First Indian Civilian in Space

At 30, Thota Kura co-founded a wellness center in Atlanta and plans to make space travel accessible to Indian children.

Source: Economic Times

Space Dreams

Gopichand Thotakura joins Blue Origin's crew, set to be India's first civilian in space. Blast offset for the coming weeks.

Source: Economic Times

Varied Crew

The NS-25 mission crew includes entrepreneurs, an adventurer, and a former US Air Force captain, enriching the experience.

Source: Economic Times

Mission Comeback

Following a 2022 failure, NS-25 marks Blue Origin's first crewed flight post-safety overhaul, promising new heights.

Source: Economic Times

The Experience

Thotakura's 11-minute flight will cross the Kármán Line at 100 km, offering minutes of weightlessness and breathtaking views.

Source: Economic Times

Space Tourism Race

Competing with Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin targets a $3 billion space tourism market by 2030, with varying ticket prices.

Source: Economic Times