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Brigadier general (BG) is a one-star general officer rank in the United States Air Force. (Reuters)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency made Chari the commander of the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari was nominated to the rank of Air Force Brigadier General by US President Joe Biden on Thursday.
The nomination has yet to be confirmed by the US Senate. According to the US Department of Defense, the Senate approves all senior civilian and military appointments.
Brigadier general (BG) is a one-star general officer rank in the United States Air Force.
It is just above Colonel and below Major General.
Who is Raja Chari?
Raja Jhari is a US Air Force Colonel, 45 years old and holds a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Aeronautics. technology (With).
Chary is also a graduate of the US Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland.
In his career, Chary has served as commander of the 461st Flight Test Squadron and director of the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency made Chari the commander of the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
As a pilot, Chari has over 2,500 hours of flight time in his career.
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