Watch: Indian-American astronaut Sirisha Bandla flying to space with Branson

Sirisha, 33, who was born in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, will fly onboard Virgin Galactic's July 11 test flight that will take her beyond the edge of the Earth's atmosphere. Branson's mission will be the 22nd flight test for VSS Unity, and the company's fourth crewed spaceflight.