R. M. Vasagam

R. M. Vasagam (Ramaswamy Manicka Vasagam[1][2]) is a veteran space scientist from India and a specialist in space systems including satellites and launch vehicles.[3] In his career spanning close to three decades in the Indian Space Research Organisation, he held responsibilities including the Project Director for APPLE— India's first indigenous geostationary communication satellite project, and later the Director of the Advanced Technology and Planning at the ISRO Headquarters.[4] He was later the Vice Chancellor of Anna University and is currently the Chancellor of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute.

  1. ^ "Prof. R M Vasagam – 40yrs IEEE Bangalore Section". Retrieved 4 August 2020.
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  3. ^ "Indian First Communication Satellite – APPLE - ISRO" (PDF). www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Office of Alumni & Corporate Relations". alumni.iitm.ac.in. Retrieved 3 August 2020.