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India Today
25-04-2025
- Science
- India Today
Former Isro chairman K Kasturirangan dies in Bengaluru at 84
Former Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chairman K Kasturirangan passed away in his Bengaluru residence on to a statement by Isro, Kasturirangan died at 10.43 am. His body will be kept at Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru on Sunday, April 27 between 10 am and noon, for the public to pay led the Isro, the Space Commission, and the Department of Space for over nine years. He stepped down from office on August 27, Known as the man behind the education reforms listed in NEP, Kasturirangan served as chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and chairman of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission. He also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2003 to 2009 and as a member of the then Planning Commission of also served as Director of the Isro Satellite Centre, where he was involved in developing INSAT-2, IRS-1A/1B, and scientific was the Project Director for India's first earth observation satellites, Bhaskara I and II, and oversaw major milestones like the PSLV and GSLV launches. He has been conferred Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan for his astrophysicist by training, his research interests included high-energy X-ray and gamma ray astronomy. He made significant contributions to studies on cosmic X-ray sources, celestial gamma rays, and their effects on Earth's IN THIS STORY#ISRO
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Former ISRO Chairman K. Kasturirangan Passes Away at 84
K. Kasturirangan, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), passed away on Friday morning at his residence in Bengaluru. He was 84 years old. According to an official statement from ISRO, he died at 10:43 AM. His body will be kept for public homage at the Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru, on Sunday, April 27, between 10 AM and 12 noon. A Legacy in Space and Education Kasturirangan served as the head of: ISRO The Space Commission The Department of Space He led these institutions for over nine years before stepping down on August 27, 2003. Contributions to Space Science He was the Project Director of India's first Earth observation satellites: Bhaskara I and II. As Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre, he led the development of satellites like INSAT-2, IRS-1A/1B, and others. He played a key role in the PSLV and GSLV launch programs. A Visionary in Education and Policy Apart from space research, Kasturirangan also contributed to education reform He was the architect of India's National Education Policy (NEP) He served as Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University He chaired the Karnataka Knowledge Commission He was also a Rajya Sabha member (2003–2009) and served in the Planning Commission of India. Honors and Research Work He was an astrophysicist, known for research in high-energy X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy. He studied cosmic X-ray sources, celestial gamma rays, and their impact on Earth's atmosphere. He was awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan for his remarkable contributions to science and the nation.
