Aryabhata Award | |
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Individual award for notable contributions to astronautics | |
Sponsored by | Astronautical Society of India, Minister of State (Prime Minister's Office) |
Reward(s) | ₹1 lakh (equivalent to ₹1.3 lakh or US$1,600 in 2023) and an award citation |
The Aryabhata Award or Aryabhatta Award is an annual award, presented to individuals with notable lifetime contributions in the field of astronautics and aerospace technology in India.[1][2]
It was instituted by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) (established 1990),[3][4][5] an International Astronautical Federation member since 1958. The award is usually presented by the Minister of State of the Prime Minister's Office, and consists of a citation and ₹1 lakh (₹100,000).