V narayanan isro chairman: On January 7

On January 7, 2025, V Narayanan was announced as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), succeeding S Somanath. Hailing from Tamil Nadu, Narayanan is renowned for his expertise in rocket propulsion, holding an M.Tech in Cryogenic Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. January 15, 2025 Dr. V . Narayanan , Distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman , Space Commission and Chairman , ISRO on the afternoon of 13th January, 2025. He has started functioning from ISRO HQ today on 15th January 2025. Dr V Narayanan , a distinguished scientist and an expert in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, has officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Secretary of the Department of Space, and Chairman of the Space Commission. The Indian government appointed Dr V Narayanan as the new head of the Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ), marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest to establish itself as a global space superpower. Narayanan , a seasoned rocket scientist, takes over the helm of ISRO from S Somanath, who has been credited with modernizing the 54-year-old agency and making it more accessible to future generations. Let’s take a look at Narayanan ’s education and career as he embarks upon ...