Dr. V. Narayanan Appointed as New ISRO Chairman and Space Secretary
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Dr. V. Narayanan appointed as ISRO Chairman and Space Secretary. |
| Current Role | Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). |
| New Appointment | Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space. |
| Effective Date | January 14, 2025. |
| Tenure | 2 years or until further orders. |
| Specialization | Rocket propulsion, spacecraft propulsion, cryogenic systems, space docking. |
| Academic Background | MTech (Cryogenic Engineering) & PhD (Aerospace Engineering) from IIT Kharagpur. |
| Awards | ASI Award, ISRO Performance Excellence Award, Gold Medal from ASI, High Energy Team Award. |
| Major Contributions | GSLV Mk-III Cryogenic Project, 183 Liquid Propulsion Systems, Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-3. |