ISRO’s Former Chairman Dr. Somanath on The Future of India’s Space Programs

ISRO has made remarkable strides in space technology, with multiple world records and milestones that prove time-and-again that ISRO is one of the leading space research institutions of the world. These achievements demonstrate ISRO's capabilities and commitment to advancing space research.

And at the frontier of some of the great milestones is Dr. Somanath, former chairman of ISRO, who played a crucial role in shaping India's space program. Under his leadership, ISRO achieved numerous milestones, including the successful launch of several satellites and spacecraft. His vision and expertise have left a lasting impact on India's space research endeavors.

Tune into this conversation with a visionary from India’s space program and gain some valuable insights on space exploration.

Resource List - 

ISRO Official Website - www.isro.gov.in 

ISRO Missions Page - www.isro.gov.in/Mission.html 

ISRO Profile - www.isro.gov.in/profile.html 

ISRO History, Missions & Achievements - www.sriramsias.com/blog/isro-history-missions-achievements/ 

About Dr. Somanath - 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._Somanath 

https://pwonlyias.com/s-somanath-biography/ 

https://www.iafastro.org/biographie/s-somanath.html 

Chandrayaan-3 - 

https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/chandrayaan-3#propulsionmodule 

More about PSLV - 

https://www.isro.gov.in/PSLV_CON.html

https://www.isro.gov.in/PSLV_Launchers.html

https://www.nsilindia.co.in/pslv-production

NASA’s Scout Rocket Family - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scout_(rocket_family) 

Starship by SpaceX - https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/ 

More about NGLV -

https://www.drishtiias.com/printpdf/isro-s-next-gen-launch-vehicle 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Generation_Launch_Vehicle

https://youtu.be/hcbpU6dtMTA?feature=shared 

What is a Semi-Cryogenic Engine? -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCE-200 

ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission - https://www.isro.gov.in/Gaganyaan.html 

More about Gaganyaan’s Test Vehicle - https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/TVD1/TVD1_Brochure_new.pdf 

Read more about ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission - 

https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/jan/doc2025116486201.pdf

https://www.isro.gov.in/mission_SpaDeX.html 

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-successfully-executes-spadex-docking-experiment-india-joins-elite-club-of-nations/article69103462.ece

Chandrayaan-4 Mission - 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrayaan-4 

https://www.isro.gov.in/UnionCabinetApprovesIndiasMission.html 

Aditya L1 Mission - https://www.isro.gov.in/Aditya_L1.html 

https://www.isro.gov.in/Aditya_L1-MissionDetails.html