Bengaluru: SUMANTH senior rocket scientist has been appointed as the tenth chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Secretary, Department of Space (DOS).
He will replace K Sivan, who will complete his term, which includes a one-year extension, on January 14.
Speaking to Toi, somandushy said its main responsibility was to create space companies in India where all stakeholders were part of efforts.
To expand the space program.
Somandangath, who currently serves as Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), told Toi: “The most important responsibility is to create space companies in India where all stakeholders, including DOS, ISRO, in space, industry and start -Up is part of an effort to expand the space program on a larger scale Space expansion of companies in India.
This will be carried out through the Act, Framework, and the appropriate guidelines that must be placed, “he added.
Before becoming Director of VSSC, he had two and half-year assignments as Director, Liquid Propulsion System Center (LPSC).
Among other things, somandingly credited with “energy development of semi-cryogenic engine high push, which program the realization of fast trajectory hardware and testing programs, throttlable engine development for Lander of Chandraya-2 and flights from a successful electrical propulsion system.
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Somanath get B and controls “He joined VSC in 1985 and was the team leader for PSLV integration during the initial phase.
As a PSLV project manager, he handled the field of mechanisms, pyro systems, integration and satellite launch service management.