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V Narayanan has been appointed as the 11th Chairman of ISRO.

Appointment | Dated: 10 Jan 2025

On January 7, 2025, the Government of India (GoI) appointed V Narayanan as the 11th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Secretary of the Department of Space (DoS). His term will begin on January 14, 2025, and will last for 2 years, replacing the current chairman, Sreedhara Panicker Somanath.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and was officially notified by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which is part of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions (MoPP&P).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Currently, V Narayanan is the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Valiamala, Kerala.
  • (ii) He will also serve as the Chairman of the Space Commission and play a crucial role in India's development of the cryogenic engine.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the 11th Chairman of ISRO?

Correct Answer: V. Narayanan

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About ISRO

  • Founder: Vikram Sarabhai
  • Headquarters: Bengaluru