Indians to Embark on Space Journey: TV Producer to Send Ordinary Citizens on Blue Origin Mission

Indians will soon have the opportunity to experience space as TV show producer Banijay Asia has partnered with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to create a show featuring ordinary citizens on a future Blue Origin New Shepard mission.

Banijay Asia announced that the show will feature a nationwide search for one ordinary Indian citizen who will embark on a space journey with Blue Origin’s New Shepard mission, capturing the drama, setbacks, and excitement of the selection process.

This announcement follows SERA's recent revelation that India will collaborate on their human spaceflight initiative, which seeks to offer space travel opportunities to people from countries with limited or no astronauts. This new development builds upon that earlier news.

The organization aims to make space travel more reachable by offering opportunities for ordinary people to experience the wonders of space exploration. "SERA's mission is to democratize space travel by providing ordinary citizens with the chance to explore space."

By partnering with India, SERA is making a significant stride toward its goal of making space travel more inclusive and available to a broader range of people from diverse countries and backgrounds. The selected candidates will undergo various challenges to test their suitability and preparedness for space travel. The show will conclude with the selection of one final winner, who will have the chance to become one of the first Indian citizens to journey into space.

Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO of Banijay Asia and EndemolShine India, expressed his excitement about the project, stating, "We're embarking on an unprecedented journey with SERA to create a reality format that transcends the ordinary. It's a privilege to document this journey of an ordinary Indian space traveler and show how this programme will not only transform their life but also democratize space travel more broadly."

Mrinalini Jain, Group Chief Development Officer of Banijay Asia and EndemolShine India, emphasized the innovative nature of the show, stating, "We will pioneer an innovative and inspirational format by blending the thrill of reality television with the awe of space exploration. This will be a game-changing format showing every step of the journey from selection to space."

Joshua Skurla, Co-Founder of SERA, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "This partnership with Banijay Asia will bring space and science-related content to a diverse audience. We look forward to their innovative approach to transform this historic endeavor into a movement that will not only inspire millions but also cultivate a global dialogue on the future of space exploration."