V Narayanan Appointed Next ISRO Chief: From Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Architect to Leading India’s Space Mission

In a historic move, V Narayanan, the propulsion architect behind India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, has been appointed as the next chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Narayanan’s appointment marks a significant milestone in India’s space exploration journey, given his pivotal role in the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully landed on the Moon in 2023. Having been a part of ISRO for over three decades, Narayanan brings invaluable expertise in spacecraft propulsion, which was instrumental in ensuring the success of India’s ambitious lunar exploration mission. Under his…