Aryabhata Award

Aryabhata award or Aryabhatta award is an annual award, presented to individuals with notable lifetime contributions in the field of astronautics and aerospace technology in India.[1][2]

Aryabhata Award
Award for individual notable contributions to Astronautics
Sponsored byAstronautical Society of India, Minister of State in PMO
Reward(s)₹1 lakh (equivalent to ₹1.1 lakh or US$1,500 in 2019) and an award citation

It was instituted by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) (estd.1990),[3][4][5] an International Astronautical Federation's member (since 1958). The award usually is presented by Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office. The award consists of a citation and Rs.One lakh in cash.

History

The award is named after the fifth century Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata,[6] and in commemoration of the first Indian satellite Aryabhata (launched 19 April 1975).

Award winners
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See also

References
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