K. Radhakrishnan is the new ISRO chief

K. Radhakrishnan is the new ISRO chief

Avionic expert Dr K Radhakrishnan, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) here, has been appointed as Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), VSSC sources said.

A senior scientist who played a key role in several Indian space missions, Radhakrishnan succeeds Dr G Madhavan Nair who is retiring this month-end.

"I am extremely glad. It is a very huge responsibility that has been given to me. A lot of hopes and expectations are there about Indian space programmes. My mission now is to lead team ISRO to achieve the objectives", Radhakrishnan.Read more