Indian Space Programme: The Indian government on Tuesday (January 7) announced that V Narayanan will replace S Somnath as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). V Narayanan will take charge as the Chairman of ISRO from January 14 and will also hold the post of Secretary, Department of Space. According to the order of the Appointment Committee, V Narayanan will work on both these important posts for the next two years or till further orders.
With this announcement, another important change has come in the history of ISRO which can prove helpful in giving a new direction to the future of the Indian space program. The appointment of V Narayanan is an important step as his experience and contribution to the Indian space sector has been remarkable. He is an eminent scientist and under his leadership ISRO can reach even greater heights.
Who is V Narayanan?
V Narayanan is a well-known and respected scientist with nearly four decades of experience in the field of rocket and spacecraft propulsion. He joined the Indian Space Agency ISRO in 1984 and has worked in many important roles. Nowadays he is working as the Director of Liquid Propulsion System Center (LPSC) which is a major center of ISRO.
His scientific journey started from Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) where he made important contributions in the development of Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Apart from this, he also played an important role in the manufacturing and testing of many key systems like Ablative Nozzle System, Composite Motor Case and Composite Igniter Case. V Narayanan has made significant contributions in making ISRO’s space missions successful which has helped India become a leading nation in the space sector.
Contributions and achievements of V Narayanan
V Narayanan’s contribution has been important in ISRO’s technological development and space missions. His work has given a new direction to Indian space science.
- Joining ISRO in 1984: V Narayanan joined ISRO in 1984 and after that he laid a strong foundation in the development of the institute.
- Expertise in Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion: He gained expertise in the field of rocket propulsion technology and spacecraft propulsion and worked on many important projects.
- Work as Director of LPSC: He is currently the Director of Liquid Propulsion System Center (LPSC) where he has developed many advanced systems. He played an important role in the creation of Ablative Nozzle System, Composite Motor Case and Composite Igniter Case which became part of ISRO’s successful missions.
- Launch of Spadek (Space Docking Technology): Recently he successfully launched Spadek, an indigenous space docking technology system which is a big milestone for India.
Important technology for Chandrayaan 4 and Gaganyaan
ISRO has recently achieved one of its major achievements which includes the successful launch of Space Docking Technology. This technology puts India at par with countries that have the technical capability to do space docking such as America, Russia and China. The successful testing of this technology has helped India strengthen its position in space. This technology will prove important for upcoming missions like Chandrayaan 4 and Gaganyaan.
Apart from this, after the appointment of V Narayanan as the new Chairman of ISRO, the expectations for the speed and progress of Indian space missions have increased even more. Under his leadership, ISRO will have the opportunity to reach new heights as his experience and guidance can make the Indian space sector even more relevant at the global level.
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