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.[3]
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
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Indian Space Research Organization
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "International Association of Astronautics". International Association of Astronautics. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "International Astronautical Congress". International Astronautical Congress. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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". International Astronautical Congress.
- ↑ "Padma Awards". 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". International Astronautical Congress.