Rocket scientist S Somanath to take over new ISRO chairman, succeeding K Sivan
2 years, 11 months ago

Rocket scientist S Somanath to take over new ISRO chairman, succeeding K Sivan

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Highlights S Somanath is all set to take over as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation Rocket scientist S Somanath will succeed K Sivan Somanath will be fourth Keralite to occupy topmost post in the Indian space sector Scientist S. Somanath is all set to take over as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, succeeding K. Sivan. Somanath, who is currently Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in the Kerala state capital, will be fourth Keralite to occupy the topmost post in the Indian space sector. Somanath completed his Pre Degree from the Maharaja's College, Ernakulam and did mechanical engineering from the TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, near here and in 1985 joined the VSSC centre here and has had no reason to look back after that. Somanath then took over as Director of VSSC from Sivan who became Chairman of the ISRO and now he is all set to succeed him in the top post too.

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V Narayanan: The rocket scientist who will lead ISRO into its next phase. 10 things to know
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V Narayanan: The rocket scientist who will lead ISRO into its next phase. 10 things to know

Live Mint  

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V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO chief
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V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO chief

The Hindu  

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Isro to get new chief: Dr V Narayanan to take over from S Somnath on Jan 14
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3 days, 2 hours ago

Isro to get new chief: Dr V Narayanan to take over from S Somnath on Jan 14

India Today  

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India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief
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India's space missions represent a broader vision for 2047: Isro chief

India Today  

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ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan
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ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar slams P. Chidambaram’s criticism of new criminal laws
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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar slams P. Chidambaram’s criticism of new criminal laws

The Hindu  

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ISRO Chairman seeks more investment from industry in space sector
7 months, 2 weeks ago

ISRO Chairman seeks more investment from industry in space sector

The Hindu  

Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S. Somanath, on Friday, called upon the industry to invest more in the space sector. Delivering the keynote address at the US-India Space Cooperation Conference said, “Our big industry houses need to put in more effort in the space sector. But in space, there has not been a great stride by any big industry till …

India aims to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030: ISRO chief Somanath
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India aims to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030: ISRO chief Somanath

Hindustan Times  

ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Tuesday announced that India aims to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030. I would like to make this initiative a declaration today, possibly this can be discussed and debated in the coming days," Somanath, also Secretary in the Department of Space, said. "This initiative aims to achieve debris-free space missions by all Indian space actors, …

Ex-ISRO Chairman emphasises on innovation
1 year ago

Ex-ISRO Chairman emphasises on innovation

The Hindu  

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ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath
1 year, 1 month ago

ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan, India’s first human space flight programme, is its immediate primary, the agency’s chairman S Somanath said on Wednesday. This is our immediate big-ticket target,” Somanath said on the sidelines of the 2023 Global Energy Parliament in Kolkata. Somanath said the agency plans to set up the first module …

ISRO chairman calls on Stalin, thanks him for honouring scientists
1 year, 2 months ago

ISRO chairman calls on Stalin, thanks him for honouring scientists

The Hindu  

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NASA experts wanted India to share space technology: ISRO chief Somanath
1 year, 2 months ago

NASA experts wanted India to share space technology: ISRO chief Somanath

Live Mint  

Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath Sunday said NASA-JPL experts wanted India to share its space technology with the US after witnessing the developmental activities of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, reported PTI. The ISRO chief who was addressing students at an event organised by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s Foundation at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu said times have changed and India is …

IIT Madras honours 12 of its alumni who were part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission
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IIT Madras honours 12 of its alumni who were part of the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission

Hindustan Times  

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Tamil Nadu govt fetes 9 ISRO scientists, announces award of ₹2.25 crore
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt fetes 9 ISRO scientists, announces award of ₹2.25 crore

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a cash award of ₹25 lakh to nine ISRO scientists from Tamil Nadu, including K Sivan and Mylswamy Annadurai, in recognition of their services to the nation. Recalling the words of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai, he said the late leader had wondered aloud why Tamil Nadu had not been the home …

Kurukshetra University to felicitate ISRO chairman
1 year, 4 months ago

Kurukshetra University to felicitate ISRO chairman

Hindustan Times  

The Kurukshetra University will give the 2021-22 Goyal Peace Prize to ISRO chairman S Somanath for his contributions in the field of space technology and successful launch and landing of the Chandrayaan-3. The decision has been taken by the university’s Goyal Prize award committee which is headed by the by vice-chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva. Haryana governor and chancellor of …

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions: ISRO chief Somanath
1 year, 4 months ago

India capable of launching more interplanetary missions: ISRO chief Somanath

India TV News  

ISRO chief S Somanath on Saturday exuded confidence in India’s capability in the space sector and said that the country is able to launch more interplenetary missions and the aim of the space agency is the overall progress of the nation. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “long-term” vision for the country’s space sector and said that ISRO is ready …

Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission: Meet the people behind India’s lunar mission
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Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission: Meet the people behind India’s lunar mission

Live Mint  

Chandrayaan-3: India is set to become the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole after Russia’s attempt at a lunar touch down in the same area ended in failure following an engine malfunction. Chandrayaan-3 was launched last month and is expected to land at 6:04 pm local time on Wednesday, after Russia’s Luna-25 crashed into the …

ISRO chief charts new course
2 years, 11 months ago

ISRO chief charts new course

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: India’s new space boss will fly in a direction that few of his predecessors have attempted before: Space sector reforms. In a sense, Dr S. Somanath, recently appointed as chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, will be giving wings to budding space scientists and widening the Space sector. He will also oversee the launch of the first elements …

S. Somanath | At the helm of India’s space research
2 years, 11 months ago

S. Somanath | At the helm of India’s space research

The Hindu  

He grew up in an era when, kindling the imagination of an entire nation, the first sounding rockets were smartly lifting off from what was once a nondescript beach in southern Kerala. What is obvious is that Mr. Somanath, who succeeds K. Sivan as Chairman, would have to draw extensively on all these qualities to address the formidable challenges that …

S Somanath appointed as new ISRO chief
2 years, 11 months ago

S Somanath appointed as new ISRO chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the appointment of S Somanath to the post of Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO for a combined tenure of three years from the date of joining of the post. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of S Somanath, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to …

Centre appoints S Somanath as new ISRO chief; scientist to succeed K Sivan
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre appoints S Somanath as new ISRO chief; scientist to succeed K Sivan

Firstpost  

Somanath’s appointment is for a combined tenure of three years from the date of joining of the post, inclusive of an extension in tenure beyond the age of superannuation in public interest, a Personnel Ministry order said Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation as well as the Space secretary, …

Maharashtra youth is first from state to get selected as scientist at Isro
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra youth is first from state to get selected as scientist at Isro

India Today  

It was a proud moment for Somnath Mali's parents when he became the first student from Maharashtra to get selected as a senior scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation. On June 2, Somnath was selected as a senior scientist at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Speaking to India Today TV, Somnath said, "Recently, I got a job …

Space is hard, you've inspired us with your journey: NASA tells ISRO after Chandrayaan-2
5 years, 4 months ago

Space is hard, you've inspired us with your journey: NASA tells ISRO after Chandrayaan-2

India TV News  

National Aeronautics and Space Administration gave ISRO a pat on the back even after the latter suffered a setback in Chandrayaan-2 moon mission. ISRO's ISTRAC headquarters in Bengaluru saw tense moments in pre-dawn hours of Saturday as the agency lost contact with Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander literally moments before its scheduled landing on the surface of the moon. The moment was …

Who is ISRO Chairman K Sivan? Check out lesser known facts about him
5 years, 4 months ago

Who is ISRO Chairman K Sivan? Check out lesser known facts about him

India TV News  

He was shaking when climbed the steps of viewing gallery at ISRO's ISTRAC centre in Bengaluru. Here are some lesser known facts about K Sivan Before he became ISRO chief, K Sivan headed Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. He has received many awards including Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research Award, ISRO Merit Award and Dr. Biren Roy Space Science Award Dr Vikram …

From farmer's son to Isro chief: Lesser known accomplishments of K Sivan
5 years, 4 months ago

From farmer's son to Isro chief: Lesser known accomplishments of K Sivan

India Today  

Not many may have heard of Isro chief Kailasavadivoo Sivan before the Chandrayaan-2 moon mission came under the spotlight. Sivan, who assumed the role of Isro chief last year, is the same man who was hugged by PM Modi on Saturday, for the way he handled India's second moon mission. During his 3-decade long career, Sivan has been a part …

Isro chief K Sivan breaks down after Vikram contact lost, PM Modi consoles with warm hug. Watch video
5 years, 4 months ago

Isro chief K Sivan breaks down after Vikram contact lost, PM Modi consoles with warm hug. Watch video

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Indian Space Research Organisation scientists to not lose hope after Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 lost communication with the ground station on the early hours of Saturday. In his encouraging address to the scientists, PM Modi added that a major part of the mission has been successful and congratulated the space research organisation for its efforts …

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