Meet Ramya Manjunath Anche, the Bengaluru-born astronomer leading NASA's PUFFINS telescope mission

Ramya Manjunath Anche, an enthusiastic researcher based in Bengaluru, is at the forefront of NASA's groundbreaking PUFFINS mission dedicated to exploring the enigmatic realm of interstellar dust. With a generous funding of $20 million and a launch projected in 2030, Anche, who holds degrees in engineering and astrophysics, collaborates with a diverse team of 40 researchers from various institutions.