M. Annamalai (scientist)
M. Annamalai, from the South Indian state of Karnataka, is a space scientist. He is a former director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota and holds the position of the Senior Advisor (Space Transportations Systems) at ISRO.[1]
M. Annamalai | |
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| Born | 1945 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | IISC |
| Occupation | Space scientist |
| Employer(s) | ISRO Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2011) |
Annamalai is a post graduate in Space Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and joined ISRO in 1970. He is credited with contributions in many areas of vehicle launch such as infrastructure development, design, integration and testing. He has also designed the 1.2 M Infrared astronomy telescope of Physical Research Laboratory at Mount Abu and many Antenna mounts for the ISRO network for tracking satellites and launch vehicles.[1] The Government of India honored Annamalai in 2011, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.[2]
References
- "Indian Space Research Organization". 2014. Indian Space Research Organization. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.