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  1. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath (born July 1963) is an Indian aerospace engineer serving as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Under his chairmanship, ISRO carried out the third Indian lunar exploration mission named Chandrayaan-3 .

  2. Dr. S. Somanath has been a delegate to UN-COPUOS, vice President of International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and participated in International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held at different countries.

  3. Today, January 14, 2022, Shri. S. Somanath assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission. Shri. Somanath assumed charge after a stint of four years as the Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananathapuram.

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  5. Aug 24, 2023 · Somanath led a team of ISRO scientists to successfully execute the soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander, making India the fourth country to achieve a lunar surface touchdown after the US, Russia and China.

  6. Oct 25, 2023 · Isro Chairman S Somanath, who has played a pivotal role in India's space exploration missions, is set to release his autobiography in November. The book, titled "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal," is written in Malayalam and promises to be a tale of motivation, focusing on the power of hard work and perseverance in the face of difficulties.

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  7. Jan 15, 2022 · Mr. Somanath has taken over as the Chairman, ISRO, at a time when the Central government is pushing for sweeping space sector reforms. From a decades-old, purely government-run affair, the sector...

  8. Dec 24, 2023 · S. Somanath, who joined ISRO four decades ago, shares his memories, challenges and achievements in an interview with The Week. He talks about the lessons from Chandrayaan-2 failure, the impact of Chandrayaan-3 success, and the future of space applications in India.