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Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan

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Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan (born 24 October 1940 in Ernakulam) is an Indian space scientist who headed the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 1994 to 2003. [1]

37 relations: Ahmedabad, Astronomy, Central University of Rajasthan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, Chandrayaan-1, Committee on Space Research, Ernakulam, G. Madhavan Nair, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, Government of India, Gujarat University, High-energy astronomy, Indian National Satellite System, Indian people, Indian Remote Sensing Programme, Indian Space Research Organisation, IRS-1A, IRS-1B, IRS-1C, IRS-1D, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Karnataka Knowledge Commission, Kerala, Ministry of Home Affairs (India), National Institute of Advanced Studies, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, Physical Research Laboratory, Planning Commission (India), Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Rajya Sabha, Satellite, Timeline of Solar System exploration, Udupi Ramachandra Rao, University of Mumbai, Visible-light astronomy.

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad is the largest city and former capital of the Indian state of Gujarat.

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Astronomy

Astronomy (from ἀστρονομία) is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena.

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Central University of Rajasthan

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), is a central university located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.

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Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation

The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation is the highest-ranked official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the space agency of the India.

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Chandrayaan-1

Chandrayaan-1 (lit: Moon vehicle) was India's first lunar probe.

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Committee on Space Research

The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) was established by the International Council for Science (ICSU) in 1958.

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Ernakulam

Ernakulam refers to the eastern, mainland portion of the city of Kochi in central Kerala, India.

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G. Madhavan Nair

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Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle abbreviated as GSLV, is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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Government of India

The Government of India (IAST), often abbreviated as GoI, is the union government created by the constitution of India as the legislative, executive and judicial authority of the union of 29 states and seven union territories of a constitutionally democratic republic.

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Gujarat University

Gujarat University is a state university situated at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

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High-energy astronomy

High energy astronomy is the study of astronomical objects that release electromagnetic radiation of highly energetic wavelengths.

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Indian National Satellite System

The Indian National Satellite System (Hindi: भारतीय राष्ट्रीय उपग्रह प्रणाली), or INSAT, is a series of multipurpose geo-stationary satellites launched by ISRO to satisfy the telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology, and search and rescue operations.

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Indian people

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Indian Remote Sensing Programme

India's remote sensing programme under the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) started off in 1988 with the IRS-1A, the first of the series of indigenous state-of-art operating remote sensing satellites,which was successfully launched into a polar sun-synchronous orbit on March 17, 1988 from the Soviet Cosmodrome at Baikonur.

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Indian Space Research Organisation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore.

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IRS-1A

IRS-1A was the first remote sensing mission undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

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IRS-1B

IRS-1B was a successor to the remote sensing mission IRS-1A, both undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organisation.

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IRS-1C

IRS-1C was the fourth remote sensing Indian satellite built, and designed by Indian Space Research Organization.

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IRS-1D

IRS-1D is the seventh satellite in Indian Remote Sensing satellite series of Earth Observation satellites, built, launched and maintained by Indian Space Research Organisation.

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Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a public central university located in New Delhi, India.

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Karnataka Knowledge Commission

Karnataka Knowledge Commission (Karnataka Jńana Aayoga is a commission constituted in September 2008 under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan by B. S. Yeddyurappa, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka with an overarching aim of "transforming Karnataka into a vibrant knowledge society". The Karnataka Knowledge Commission (KKC), an important constituent of the Government of Karnataka, came into existence in the year 2008. It is headed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Member of Planning Commission, Government of India and a former member of Rajya Sabha. The members of the Commission are drawn from diverse fields like education, science and technology, agriculture and industry. The Commission is independent of the Government and works with and for the Government in policy making and implementation. Organisation The Karnataka Jnana Aayoga consists of 11 members by name, including a Chairman and a Member-secretary cum Executive Director, as well as 17 ex officio members drawn from National Institutes, Universities and various government departments. The Commission consists of 28 members in all. The Commission currently has six focus areas, and each focus area has a Working Group composed of experts in that specific field. A Working Groups can form a smaller sub-group of experts called the Study Group and can consult stakeholders and experts other than members for their views and opinions. The office of Karnataka Knowledge is Located at Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore.

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Kerala

Kerala is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast.

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Ministry of Home Affairs (India)

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) or Home Ministry (IAST: Gṛha Maṃtrālaya) is a ministry of the Government of India.

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National Institute of Advanced Studies

National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is a centre of higher learning in India engaged in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.

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Padma Bhushan

The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri.

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Padma Shri

Padma Shri (also Padma Shree) is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan.

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Padma Vibhushan

The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India; Bharat Ratna is the highest, Padma Bhushan third-ranking.

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Physical Research Laboratory

The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is a National Research Institute for space and allied sciences, supported mainly by Department of Space, Government of India.

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Planning Commission (India)

The Planning Commission (Hindi: योजना आयोग, Yojana Āyog) was an institution in the Government of India, which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions.

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Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable launch system developed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India.

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Satellite

In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit.

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Timeline of Solar System exploration

This is a timeline of Solar System exploration ordered by date of spacecraft launch.

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Udupi Ramachandra Rao

Udupi Ramachandra Rao (10 March 1932-24 July 2017) was a space scientist and chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation.

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University of Mumbai

The University of Mumbai, informally known as Mumbai University (MU), is one of the earliest state universities in India and the oldest in Maharashtra.

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Visible-light astronomy

Visible-light astronomy encompasses a wide variety of observations via telescopes that are sensitive in the range of visible light (optical telescopes).

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishnaswamy_Kasturirangan

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