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Indian space Scientist u R Rao inducted into Satellite hall of fame

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BANGALORE (Karnataka) March 29 – Indian space scientist Prof U R Rao(Pic) has been inducted into the Satellite Hall of Fame in Washington, US by the Society of Satellite Professionals International. Rao — whose full name is Udupi Ramachandra Rao — becomes the first Indian space scientist to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and joins a select group of 50 members, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.

The 81-year-old scientist is the former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and secretary of the Department of Space in India. Rao received the honour at a function attended by over 1,000 guests made up of space scientists and industry leaders on March 19 at Washington.

29TH_RAO_906467f“Rao has contributed to the development of space technology in India and its extensive application to communications and remote sensing of natural resources,” a release from ISRO quoted a citation read out at the induction.

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“More than any other single individual, Prof. Rao is responsible for the creation of India’s space and satellite capabilities and their application to the nation’s development,” it said.

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