January 15, 2025 Dr. V . Narayanan , Distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman , Space Commission and Chairman , ISRO on the afternoon of 13th January, 2025. He has started functioning from ISRO HQ today on 15th January 2025. The Indian government appointed Dr V Narayanan as the new head of the Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ), marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest to establish itself as a global space superpower. Narayanan , a seasoned rocket scientist, takes over the helm of ISRO from S Somanath, who has been credited with modernizing the 54-year-old agency and making it more accessible to future generations. Let’s take a look at Narayanan ’s education and career as he embarks upon ... On January 7, 2025, V Narayanan was announced as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), succeeding S Somanath. Hailing from Tamil Nadu, Narayanan is renowned for his expertise in rocket propulsion, holding an M.Tech in Cryogenic Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Dr. V Narayanan as the Chairman of Project Management Council-Space Transportation System (PMC-STS), the decision making body in all Launch Vehicle projects & programmes, guided the operational and development activities of launch vehicle of ISRO .
