Kailasavadivoo Sivan

Institution
Indian Space Research Organization

Country
India

Field
Aerospace & Astronomy

Sivan was awarded the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Simon Ramo Medal for developing pioneering space technology and his leadership of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) as chairman. Under his guidance, India launched its second mission to the moon—Chandrayaan 2—to conduct orbital experiments.

(Photo: International Astronautical Federation)

AWARDS
  • IEEE Simon Ramo Medal 2020

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