• The government of India has appointed a senior Indian Space Organisation (ISRO scientist V. Narayanan as the 11th chairman of ISRO and secretary of the Department of Space (DOS).
• He will succeed the current chairman S.Somanth and assume office on 14 January 2025.
• V. Narayanan has been appointed for a term of two years with effect from 14 January 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.  

Chairman of ISRO

• Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was the founder and chairman of ISRO. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is also considered the father of the Indian space programme.
• Professor Satish Dhawan is the longest-serving chairman of ISRO.
• Shortest Tenure: Prof. M.G.K Menon,9 months as chairman of ISRO.

Date: Current Affairs - 09-01-2025
Category: Appointments

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