Meet V Narayanan, rocket scientist who is set to succeed S Somanath as new ISRO chief

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Having joined ISRO in 1984, Narayanan has significantly contributed to various projects. He is currently responsible for developing liquid, semi-cryogenic, and cryogenic propulsion systems for launch vehicles and overseeing control systems.

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Published on January 8, 2025 -  03:35
V Narayanan, LPSC director, to succeed S Somanath as ISRO Chairman on January 14, 2025
V Narayanan, a distinguished scientist and director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S Somanath. With over three decades at ISRO, Narayanan played a pivotal role in developing India's cryogenic engine technology. He will officially assume his position on January 14, 2025, guiding ISRO through its ambitious future projects, including the Gaganyaan mission and a planned manned moon mission by 2040. #VNarayanan #ISROChief #CryogenicTechnology #SpaceExploration #GaganyaanMission #IndianSpaceResearch #LiquidPropulsion #MannedMoonMission #AerospaceLeadership #ISROUpdates #Oneindia #OneindiaNews

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