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A. S. Kiran Kumar
Indian Space Scientist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar (born 22 October 1952) is an Indian space scientist and former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, having assumed office on 14 January 2015.[1] He is credited with the development of key scientific instruments aboard the Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan space crafts.[2][3][4][5] In 2014, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of science and technology.[6] Kiran Kumar previously served as Director of Ahmedabad Space Applications Centre.[7]
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Quick Facts Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar, Born ...
Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar | |
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Born | (1952-10-22) 22 October 1952 (age 71) |
Nationality | Indian |
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Alma mater | Bangalore University, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
Known for | 9th chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Space research and Electro-optics |
Institutions | Space Applications Centre |
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Quick Facts Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, Preceded by ...
A. S. Kiran Kumar | |
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Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation | |
In office 14 January 2015 ā 14 January 2018 | |
Preceded by | Shailesh Nayak |
Succeeded by | K. Sivan |
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