Sundaram Ramakrishnan
| Sundaram Ramakrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Space scientist |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Sundaram Ramakrishnan is an Indian space scientist[1][2] and a former director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, who is known to have contributed to the development of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).[3] He has served the Indian Space Research Organization[1][2] for over 40 years.
Ramakrishnan, who is credited with several scientific papers on space science,[4] was honoured by the Government of India in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 "International Association of Astronautics". International Association of Astronautics. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- 1 2 "International Astronautical Congress" (PDF). International Astronautical Congress. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Sundaram Ramakrishnan — Director Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre". YouTube video. Astro Talk UK. 5 December 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ↑ Somanath Sreedhara Panicker; N. Narayanamoorthy; S. Ramakrishnan (2010). "GSLV Mk-III (LVM3) Development Challenges and Present Status" (PDF). International Astronautical Congress.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards. 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
Further reading
- Somanath Sreedhara Panicker; N. Narayanamoorthy; S. Ramakrishnan (2010). "GSLV Mk-III (LVM3) Development Challenges and Present Status" (PDF). International Astronautical Congress.
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