Prasanth Nair | |
|---|---|
 Nair in 2024 | |
| Born | August 26, 1976 Palakkad, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | NSS College of Engineering United States Staff College |
| Space career | |
| Astronaut candidate | |
| Selection | 2019 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1998–present [1] |
| Rank |  Group Captain |
| Service number | 25284 |
Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair is a qualified flight instructor and a test pilot in the Indian Air Force.[2] Nair is one of the four designated astronauts trained by ISRO to fly aboard the Gaganyaan crewed flight.[3]
- ^ https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/25284
- ^ "Astronaut pick from Kerala's Palakkad is son of engineer; Malayalam actress Lena says they married earlier this month". The Indian Express. 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Naha, Abdul Latheef (2024-02-27). "Astronaut-designate Prashant Nair brings cheer to his native Nenmara". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-04-19.