In addition to his role as ISRO Chairman, Dr Narayanan will also serve as the Secretary of the Department of Space.
Dr V Narayanan has been appointed the next Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), taking over from the incumbent S Somanath. The Union Government made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that Dr Narayanan will assume the prestigious role on January 14, 2025.
In addition to his role as ISRO Chairman, Dr Narayanan will also serve as the Secretary of the Department of Space.
The announcement was made via an official order from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri V. Narayanan, Director. Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Valiamala as Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission for a period of two years with effect from 14.01.2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” the order stated.
Dr V Narayanan, currently the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) at Valiamala, has been with ISRO for nearly four decades. Known for his expertise in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, he has held several pivotal positions within the organization. His notable leadership as the Project Director for the GSLV Mk III라이브 바카라 C25 Cryogenic Project, which contributed to the development of a crucial component of India's heavy-lift vehicle, has earned him recognition as a key figure in ISRO's progress.
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Throughout his illustrious career, Dr Narayanan has received several prestigious awards, including the Silver Medal from IIT Kharagpur, a Gold Medal from the Astronautical Society of India (ASI), and the National Design Award from the National Design and Research Forum (NDRF).
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