The prestigious Aryabhata Award was bestowed upon DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy.

The prestigious Aryabhata Award was bestowed upon DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy.

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Category : Awards Published on: October 11 2021

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  • Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Chairman of the DRDO, has received the prestigious Aryabhata Award from the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) for his outstanding lifetime contribution to the promotion of astronautics in India.
  • Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, a pioneer in the field of advanced avionics, navigation, and missile technologies, has made significant contributions to strategic and tactical missile systems, assisting the country in becoming self-sufficient in critical defence technologies.

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About DRDO 

  • Founded: 1958
  • Founder: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
  • DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation
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