Former ISRO chairman Dr. K Kasturirangan passed away in Bengaluru on April 25, 2025. File
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Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman Dr. K. Kasturirangan passed away in Bengaluru on April 25, 2025. He was 84 years old. The former space scientist’s health had been deteriorating for a week prior to his demise.
Dr. Kasturirangan started his career as an X-ray astronomer and went on to serve as Secretary, Department of Space. He made significant contributions in the field of science, technology and education through his academic achievements. He was conferred with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
He served as the fifth chairman of ISRO between 1994-2003, and also as the Secretary, Department of Space for over nine years. During his four-decade-long career in ISRO, he was part of several key missions.
After retiring from ISRO, he served in various positions as the Rajya Sabha member (2003-09) and the Planning Commission member. He headed several crucial committees like the ones on the Western Ghats and the National Education Policy.
Here is a collection of articles on K. Kasturirangan.
Published – April 26, 2025 11:28 am IST
