Q. Recently, which Indian created history by becoming the first Indian space tourist?
Answer: Gopi Thotakura
Notes: Gopi Thotakura, an Indian expatriate, became the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian in space on Blue Origin's NS-25 mission. The mission, New Shepard's seventh human spaceflight, included six crew members, among them Gopi Thotakura. The crew also featured historical figure Ed Dwight, the first black astronaut candidate selected by President Kennedy. New Shepard has now flown 37 people into space, marking another milestone in space tourism.
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