S. K. Shivkumar
S. K. Shivakumar | |
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Born | Mysore, Karnataka, India |
Residence | India |
Nationality | Indian |
Fields | Space Communications |
Institutions | Director, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Indian Space Research Organisation |
Alma mater | B.Tech., M. Tech. (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore |
Known for | Telemetry |
Notable awards | Recipient of Padmashri Award from the Prime Minister's Office, Doctorate Honor by the Mysore University, Recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava award |
Dr. S. K. Shivakumar is an Indian scientist who was part of the team that developed the telemetry system for Chandrayaan-I, India's first lunar exploration mission. A native of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, he was responsible for designing the deep space communications equipment.[1][2] Shivakumar was involved in the development of the 32-meter dish antenna that can communicate with satellites millions of miles away.[3] Currently, he is the director of ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, India.
Award
- Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.[4]
- Karnataka Rajyotsava award (2008)[5]
- Nadoja Award[6]
References
- ↑ "The men behind the mission". NDTV. 2008-10-22. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ↑ "The Chandrayaan Team". Zee News. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ↑ "Indian moon launch boosts Asian space race". UPI Asia.com. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ↑ "Rajyotsava awards for space scientists". Deccan Herald. 2008-10-31. Archived from the original on November 3, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ↑ "Three Chosen for Nadoja Award". The Hindu. 2013-12-17. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
- S. K. Shivkumar, Director of the ISRO satellite tracking system, on talking to Chandrayaan
- ISRO set up antenna for Chandrayan-I mission
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