AK Anil Kumar appointed as Vice President of International Astronaut Federation (IAF)

AK Anil Kumar appointed as Vice President of International Astronaut Federation (IAF)

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: October 04 2022

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  • Senior Indian Space Research Organisation scientist A K Anil Kumar has been elected as the Vice- President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF).
  • Anil Kumar is currently working as Associate Director, ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC).
  • Founded in 1951, IAF is world's leading space advocacy body with 433 members in 72 nations.
  • International Astronautical Federation Congress (IAC) is an annual space event and it is attended by more than 6000 participants, IAC is organized by the IAF.
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