Space Scientist
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UR Rao, ex-ISRO chief and famous space scientist, passes away at 85; PM Modi expresses grief
India | Jul 24, 2017, 10:07 AM ISTHe played a key role in the launch of India’s first satellite Aryabhatta, and was also the brain behind what science needs to be done using Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan
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Remembering space scientist Vikram Sarabhai on his birthday
India | Aug 12, 2013, 03:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: Born on August 12, 1919 at Ahmedabad, Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai is considered the "Father of Indian space programme." From the school `Retreat' run by his parents on Montessori lines, he proceeded to Cambridge
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US honour for Indian space scientist U.R. Rao
India | Jan 19, 2013, 07:50 PM ISTBangalore, Jan 19: Distinguished space scientist and former ISRO chairman U.R. Rao will be inducted into the 'Satellite Hall of Fame' in Washington March 19 in recognition of his contribution to space technology."The Society of
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Kasturirangan Appeals To All To End ISRO Row
India | Feb 01, 2012, 04:31 PM ISTBangalore, Feb 1: Veteran space scientist K Kasturirangan today made an emotional appeal for an amicable end to the ISRO row so that the agency is “back on track”, drawing a parallel between the current