NASA has chosen 12 new astronauts, including an Indian-American, from a record number of over 18,000 applicants, who will be trained for missions into Earth orbit and to deep space. Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39, who’s father is from India, is a commander of the 461st Flight Test Squadron and the director of the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The seven men and five women comprise the 22nd class of American spaceflight trainees since 1959.
By Lokesh RV | Jun 8, 2017 6:07 PM #USA #NASA #India
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