ISRO’s Former Chairman Dr. Somanath on The Future of India’s Space Programs

ISRO has made remarkable strides in space technology, with multiple world records and milestones that prove time-and-again that ISRO is one of the leading space research institutions of the world. These achievements demonstrate ISRO's capabilities and commitment to advancing space research.And at the frontier of some of the great milestones is Dr. Somanath, former chairman of ISRO, who played a crucial role in shaping India's space program. Under his leadership, ISRO achieved numerous milestones, including the successful launch of several satellites and spacecraft. His vision and expertise have left a lasting impact on India's space research endeavors.Tune into this conversation with a visionary from India’s space program and gain some valuable insights on space exploration. Resource List - ISRO Official Website - www.isro.gov.in ISRO Missions Page - www.isro.gov.in/Mission.html ISRO Profile - www.isro.gov.in/profile.html ISRO History, Missions & Achievements - www.sriramsias.com/blog/isro-history-missions-achievements/ About Dr. Somanath - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._Somanath https://pwonlyias.com/s-somanath-biography/ https://www.iafastro.org/biographie/s-somanath.html Chandrayaan-3 - https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/chandrayaan-3#propulsionmodule More about PSLV - https://www.isro.gov.in/PSLV_CON.htmlhttps://www.isro.gov.in/PSLV_Launchers.htmlhttps://www.nsilindia.co.in/pslv-productionNASA’s Scout Rocket Family - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scout_(rocket_family) Starship by SpaceX - https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/ More about NGLV -https://www.drishtiias.com/printpdf/isro-s-next-gen-launch-vehicle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Generation_Launch_Vehiclehttps://youtu.be/hcbpU6dtMTA?feature=shared What is a Semi-Cryogenic Engine? -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCE-200 ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission - https://www.isro.gov.in/Gaganyaan.html More about Gaganyaan’s Test Vehicle - https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/TVD1/TVD1_Brochure_new.pdf Read more about ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission - https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/jan/doc2025116486201.pdfhttps://www.isro.gov.in/mission_SpaDeX.html https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-successfully-executes-spadex-docking-experiment-india-joins-elite-club-of-nations/article69103462.eceChandrayaan-4 Mission - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrayaan-4 https://www.isro.gov.in/UnionCabinetApprovesIndiasMission.html Aditya L1 Mission - https://www.isro.gov.in/Aditya_L1.html https://www.isro.gov.in/Aditya_L1-MissionDetails.html