Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava | |
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 Ritu Karidhal at ISRO after Chandrayan mission | |
| Born | 13 April 1975 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | University of Lucknow Indian Institute of Science |
| Occupation | Scientist |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Works | Mars Orbiter Mission, Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3 |
| Spouse | Avinash Srivastava |
| Children | Aditya, Anisha |
| Awards | ISRO Young Scientist Award |
Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is an Indian scientist and aerospace engineer working in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). She was a Deputy Operations Director to India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan.[1] She has been referred to as one of the many "Rocket Women" of India. Giving tribute to her excellence in Mangalayaan mission, a Bollywood film Mission Mangal was created where Indian actress Vidya Balan did her role.[2][3]
- ^ "MOM has completed a revolution around Mars, ISRO scientist says - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "India's rocket women". Deccan Chronicle. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "India's Rocket Women: Meet The Women Of ISRO – Rocket Women". rocket-women.com. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2017.