25-01-2022 | 14:41 PM
ISRO gets New Chairman
Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as well as the Space Secretary.
He will succeed K Sivan.
Mr Somanath will be the 10th chairman of ISRO. He is at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
Major Contributions of Dr. Somanath
His field of expertise varies from launch vehicle design to specializing in launch vehicle systems engineering.
He contributed to the development of the indigenous cryogenic stages for the GSLV.