Eknath Vasant Chitnis
Eknath Vasant Chitnis is an Indian space scientist and a former member secretary at the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR),[1] which evolved into the present-day Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).[2] He is also a former director of Space Applications Centre of ISRO and a former colleague of APJ Abdul Kalam, the erstwhile president of India.[3] The Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 1985.[4]
Eknath Vasant Chitnis | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Space scientist |
| Known for | X-ray astronomy |
| Awards | 1985 Padma Bhushan |
See also
- Indian space program
References
- "This man gave Dr Kalam his first project". India Today. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- Pushpa M. Bhargava; Chandana Chakrabarti (2003). The Saga of Indian Science Since Independence: In a Nutshell. Universities Press. pp. 39–. ISBN 978-81-7371-435-1.
- "People's president started out with Isro giants". The Times of India. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- "Padma Awards". Padma Awards. Government of India. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
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