S Somanath assumes charge as ISRO Chief, replaces K Sivan
Somanath appointment as the Space Secretary and the Space Commission Chairman is for a combined tenure of three years from the date of joining the post.
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Somanath appointment as the Space Secretary and the Space Commission Chairman is for a combined tenure of three years from the date of joining the post.
A Somnath is currently the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC). He will succeed Somnath K Sivan, who is completing his extended term on Friday, January 14.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of S Somanath to the post of Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO for a combined tenure of three years from the date of joining of the post.
Somanath will take over as the ISRO chief from Dr K Sivan, who completes his extended tenure on Friday.
Somanath, who is at present director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), will succeed K Sivan