V. Narayanan | |
|---|---|
 V Narayanan | |
| 11th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation | |
| Assumed office 14 January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | S. Somanath |
| Secretary of the Department of Space | |
| Assumed office 14 January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | S. Somanath |
| Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre | |
| In office 23 January 2018 – 14 January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | S. Somanath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 May 1964 Melakattuvilai, Kanniyakumari District, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India[1] |
| Alma mater | DME, Government Polytechnic College, Nagercoil (1982) AMIE in Mechanical Engineering, Institution of Engineers M.Tech. in Cryogenic Engineering (1989) and PhD in Aerospace Engineering (2001) IIT Kharagpur |
Dr. V. Narayanan (born 14 May 1964) is an Indian aerospace engineer, cryogenic engineer and rocket scientist currently serving as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Secretary of the Department of Space since 14 January 2025.[2][3][4] He served as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) from 23 January 2018 to 14 January 2025, the day when he assumed the chairmanship of ISRO.[5] He is set to lead the organization during the ongoing development of various upcoming programmes, including the Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-4 missions, as well as the launch of India's first space station in the forthcoming years.[6]
- ^ Tiki 2025.
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- ^ "V. Narayanan assumes charge as new ISRO chief, succeeding S. Somanath". The Hindu. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Man behind India's cryogenic engine takes the helm at ISRO". The New Indian Express. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Mitra, Jyotismita (8 January 2025). "V Narayanan to Lead ISRO: Succeeds S Somanath as New Chairman". Bru Times News. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025.
- ^ "V Narayanan: The rocket scientist who will lead ISRO into its next phase – 10 facts". Mint. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.