S Somanath
IndiapoliticianMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.00%S Somanath is a prominent Indian aerospace engineer and the former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He has played a pivotal role in India's space missions, including the development of satellite launch vehicles and interplanetary exploration programs. His leadership at ISRO has been instrumental in advancing India's capabilities in space technology and exploration. Recently, he congratulated the Indian startup Digantara for successfully launching the world's first commercial space surveillance satellite, SCOT, which signifies a significant milestone in the Indian space sector.
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S. Somanath is a former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is part of the task force formed to reform the examination system.
ভারতে বিজেপির টানা তিন মেয়াদের শাসনে এই প্রথম কোনো কেন্দ্রীয় মন্ত্রী পদত্যাগ করলেন।
Bangladesh· 2026-07-26
S Somanath is a former ISRO chairman and a member of the panel.
Ex-Isro chief, IIT director & more: Who is on Nandan Nilekani-led NTA exam reforms panel | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-26
Former Isro chairman S Somanath congratulated Digantara for making a dream come true.
Indian startup commissions world's first commercial space surveillance sat; SCOT captures image of South America | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-09