M. C. Dathan | |
|---|---|
 Chandradathan in 2015 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Birla Institute of Technology Govt. Engg. College, Thrissur SN College, Varkala |
| Occupation | Space scientist |
| Known for | Indian Space Program Chandrayaan Mars Orbiter Mission |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2014) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Indian Space Research Organisation VSSC LPSC SDSC Government of Kerala |
M. C. Dathan is an Indian space scientist and former director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).[1][2][3][4] The Government of India honoured him, in 2014, by awarding him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of science and technology.[5] In May 2016, the Government of Kerala appointed MC Dathan as the scientific advisor to chief minister.[6][7]
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News Huntwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "MC Dathan retiring as VSSC director". The Hindu. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Padma 2014". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Prasanna, Laxmi (4 June 2016). "VSSC former director MC Dathan to take charge as scientific advisor to Kerala CM". Times of India. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ "Advisors to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan". Retrieved 30 September 2016.