Top 10 ISRO Masterminds Shaping The World

By Sheetal Kumari | August 23, 2024

Vikram Sarabhai: Father of Indian Space Program

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Satish Dhawan: Space Visionary

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Tessy Thomas : Missile Woman of India

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Dr. K. Radhakrishnan: Mars Mission Maestro

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Dr. M. Annadurai: Chandrayaan-1 Mission Director

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Ritu Karidhal: Chandrayaan-2 Mission Director

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K. Sivan: ISRO Chairman

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N. Valarmathi: Space Technology Expert

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P. Kunhikrishnan: Cryogenic Engine Expert

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Anuradha T. K.: Space Application Expert

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