Nagarajan Vedachalam

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Nagarajan Vedachalam
Born
India
OccupationSpace scientist
AwardsPadma Shri
Websiteweb site

Nagarajan Vedachalam is an Indian space scientist,[1] K. R. Ramanathan Distinguished Professor of the Department of Space and Distinguished Scientist Emeritus of Indian Space Research Organization,[2] known for his contributions to Indian space programme.[3] He is a former director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre that developed the cryogenic engine of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and is reported to have associated with over 100 space programmes of ISRO.[2] He continues to sit in many committees of the Department of Space though officially retired from ISRO service[2] as the director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU)[4] and holds several patents for his innovations.[5]

Vedachalam, a recipient of the degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from the Madurai Kamaraj University,[3] was honoured by the Government of India in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[6]

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  1. "Times of India". Times of India. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Coep". Coep. 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "The Hindu". The Hindu. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  4. T. S. Subramanian (April 1999). "The men behind the mission". Frontline. 16 (8).
  5. "Fresh Patents". Fresh Patents. 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  6. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards. 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.