Who has been appointed as the new Chief of ISRO ?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Dr. V. Narayanan.

Key Points

Dr. V. Narayanan is a renowned scientist who has contributed significantly to ISRO’s propulsion systems.
He has played an integral role in the development of cryogenic and semi-cryogenic propulsion systems used in India's space missions.
Dr. Narayanan has been instrumental in advancing ISRO’s capabilities in launching heavy payloads into geostationary orbit.
His leadership in the propulsion division has resulted in numerous breakthroughs for ISRO’s satellite and rocket technologies.

Additional Information

S. Somanath
- S. Somanath is a distinguished aerospace engineer and currently serves as the Chairman of ISRO.
- He has expertise in launch vehicles and spacecraft systems.
K. Sivan
- K. Sivan is the former chairman of ISRO and was instrumental in key missions like Chandrayaan-2 and the Gaganyaan project.
- His tenure was marked by significant advancements in space exploration.
A.S. Kiran Kumar
- A.S. Kiran Kumar is another former chairman of ISRO who oversaw important missions such as the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and the IRNSS satellite system.
ISRO
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s national space agency, known for pioneering space missions and satellite launches.
- It has achieved global recognition for missions such as Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and successful deployment of multiple satellites in a single mission.