Dr Shawna Pandya born in Canada with roots in Mumbai, will become the third woman of Indian origin to fly into the space after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams.
The 32-year old general physician is one of two candidates shortlisted from 3,200 people enrolled in the Citizen Science Astronaut
Shawna brings proud for India as a brave and adventurous astronaut girl. Shawna will be cited as a role model for aspiring Indian girls.
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