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Dr Unnikrishnan Nair named as New Director of VSSC

Scientist and launch vehicle specialist, Dr S Unnikrishnan Nair took charge as the director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). VSSC is a keyspace research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and specialises in rocket and space vehicles for satellite programs. Nair, who started his career in VSSC Trivandrum in 1985, has made significant contributions in launch vehicle mechanisms, acoustic protection systems and payload fairing areas during his tenure.

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The career of Dr S Unnikrishnan Nair:

Nair has BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Kerala University, ME in Aerospace engineering from IISc, Bengaluru and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from IIT(M), Chennai. In January 2019, Nair took over as the first director of Human Space Flight Centre, Bengaluru, which is spearheading the Gaganyaan Programme. He will continue to hold this position along with his new role at the VSSC.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

  • Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Founded: 21 November 1963;
  • Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Parent organization: ISRO;
  • Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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