S. K. Shivkumar

S. K. Shivakumar
Born Mysore, Karnataka, India
Residence India
Nationality Indian
Fields Space Communications
Institutions Director, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Indian Space Research Organisation
Alma mater B.Tech., M. Tech. (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore
Known for Telemetry
Notable awards Recipient of Padmashri Award from the Prime Minister's Office, Doctorate Honor by the Mysore University, Recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava award

Dr. S. K. Shivakumar is an Indian scientist who was part of the team that developed the telemetry system for Chandrayaan-I, India's first lunar exploration mission. A native of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, he was responsible for designing the deep space communications equipment.[1][2] Shivakumar was involved in the development of the 32-meter dish antenna that can communicate with satellites millions of miles away.[3] Currently, he is the director of ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, India.

Award

References

  1. ↑ "The men behind the mission". NDTV. 2008-10-22. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  2. ↑ "The Chandrayaan Team". Zee News. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
  3. ↑ "Indian moon launch boosts Asian space race". UPI Asia.com. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  4. ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Rajyotsava awards for space scientists". Deccan Herald. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  6. ↑ "Three Chosen for Nadoja Award". The Hindu. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.