My Journey Into Microgravity | Jitendra Singh | TEDxDSU

From serving as a scientist at DRDO and NAL to becoming a Commercial Astronaut Candidate, Jitendra Singh shares his extraordinary journey into the world of space exploration at TEDxDSU hosted by Dayananda Sagar University. In this inspiring talk, he speaks about aerospace innovation, flight testing, resilience, and India’s growing role in the future of human spaceflight. Supercharging India’s AI future with DSU. India’s AI-First University. Jitendra Singh is a Commercial Astronaut Candidate from India with a distinguished background in aerospace engineering and flight testing. He has previously served as a Scientist with premier Government of India institutions, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). With hands-on experience as a Flight Test Engineer, he has contributed to the testing, validation, and advancement of complex aerospace systems, demonstrating deep technical expertise and precision. Driven by a passion for space exploration and human spaceflight, Jitendra is now working toward becoming one of the few Indians to venture into commercial space missions. His journey reflects a blend of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a pioneering mindset aimed at pushing the boundaries of aviation and space technology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx