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Meet V Narayanan, rocket scientist who is set to succeed S Somanath as new ISRO chief

DNA Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Having joined ISRO in 1984, Narayanan has significantly contributed to various projects. He is currently responsible for developing liquid, semi-cryogenic, and cryogenic propulsion systems for launch vehicles and overseeing control systems.
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