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Scientist instrumental for his role in Isro, drafting of NEP 2020 policy
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
|April 26, 2025
Eminent space scientist and former chairman of Isro, Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan passed away on Friday morning at the age of 84.
MUMBAI:
"He left for heavenly abode this morning at his residence in Bengaluru. His body will be kept at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) for paying last respects on April 27," read a statement from Isro.
Kasturirangan had been unwell for some time. In 2023, he was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru after being airlifted from Sri Lanka where he suffered a heart attack. Since then, he had reduced his public engagements.
Born in Ernakulam, Kerala, Kasturirangan graduated in BSc (Honours) from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai, and completed MSc in physics from the University of Mumbai. He went on to complete his PhD in experimental high energy astronomy on 1971 from the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad.
Between 1994 and 2003, Kasturirangan headed Isro. Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian award, he was the fourth chairman of the space agency. He was also awarded Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
As news of his death spread, tributes poured in on social media platforms.
This story is from the April 26, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Chandigarh.
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