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Veteran Space Scientist E.V. Chitnis, Key Contributor to India’s Early Space Program, Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 24 Oct 2025

Veteran space scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee **Dr. Eknath Vasanth Chitnis (E.V. Chitnis)** passed away. Dr. Chitnis was a key figure in India’s early space program, working closely with Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and making seminal contributions to the establishment of **INCOSPAR** and ISRO.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Dr. Eknath Vasanth Chitnis was a veteran space scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee.
  • He was a key figure who worked closely with Dr. Vikram Sarabhai in the early space program.
  • He made seminal contributions to the establishment of INCOSPAR (precursor to ISRO) and ISRO itself.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • 1. He worked on projects like the first Indian satellite, Aryabhata.
  • 2. Dr. Chitnis played a role in the growth of space technology applications.
  • 3. He was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Padma Bhushan scientist, a key contributor to India’s early space program, recently passed away?

Correct Answer: E.V. Chitnis

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ISRO

  • Established: 1969, HQ: Bengaluru, Chairman: S. Somanath.
  • INCOSPAR: Precursor to ISRO, Dr. Chitnis was Director of the Space Applications Centre (SAC).