Talk:Venkatraman Radhakrishnan

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Venkatraman Radhakrishnan was an Indian space scientist and a pioneer of space research in India. He was born on May 18, 1929, in Tondaripet, a small village in Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his education in Physics and joined the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1966 as a member of the Space Applications Center. Radhakrishnan made significant contributions to the development of satellite technology in India and was instrumental in the successful launch of the first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975. He served as the Chairman of ISRO from 1994 to 1999 and played a key role in the development of India's satellite launch vehicle program. Radhakrishnan was honored with numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to space research, including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, two of India's highest civilian awards. He passed away on March 3, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of scientific excellence and innovation.