V. Narayanan (engineer)
Chairperson of ISRO
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V. Narayanan is an Indian cryogenic engineer and rocket scientist who is serving as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Secretary of the Department of Space since 14 January 2025. He was the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) from 23 January 2018 to 14 January 2025, the day when he assumed the chairmanship of ISRO. He is to lead the organisation during the ongoing development of various upcoming programs, including the Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-4 missions, as well as the launch of India's first space station in the forthcoming years.
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Shukla speaks to Isro chairman, experiments reviewedIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, spoke with Isro chairman V Narayanan on July 6, 2025, about his health, mission progress, and scientific work...IndiaTimes - Published | |
ISRO Chief V Narayanan declares 2025 as 'Gaganyaan' year, says first mission with 'Vyommitra' robot to be launched on...The Gaganyaan Programme, approved in December 2018, envisages human spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and establishing technologies required for a long-term Indian human space exploration endeavour...DNA - Published | |
Ax-4 mission, with Indiaβs Shubhanshu Shukla, may get delayedThe Axiom-4 mission, with India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as pilot, faces a possible delay due to a minor technical issue, though the launch is still targeted for May 29. Isro chairman V..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Narayanan who led Isro's cryo engine amid tech denial regimes, takes charge as chairmanV Narayanan, who led India's advancements in cryogenic engine technology, has taken charge as ISRO's new chairman, replacing Somanath. Narayanan played essential roles in the Chandrayaan missions,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Want to take Isro to greater heights, says new chairmanV Narayanan will become the new chairman of Isro on January 14. Rising from humble beginnings, the son of a farmer, he has been pivotal in developing cryogenic engines vital for India's Chandrayaan..IndiaTimes - Published | |
