The Asian Scientist 100
Udupi Ramachandra Rao
Chairman
Institution
Physical Research Laboratory
Country
India
Field
Aerospace & Astronomy
Rao was instrumental to India’s satellite industry since the 1970s, beginning with the first Indian satellite Aryabhata in 1975. He was given an International Astronautical Federation Hall of Fame Award in 2016.
(Photo: Indian Space Research Organization)
AWARDS
- International Astronautical Federation Hall of Fame Award 2016
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