S Somnath, ISRO Chairman: Engineered Chandrayaan-3’s launch rocket. Spearheaded rigorous satellite testing post Chandrayaan-2. Esteemed Indian Institute of Science alumnus. Fluent in Sanskrit, film actor
Unnikrishnan Nair S, Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Director: Heads India’s rocketry hub. Leads Gaganyaan astronaut program. Pioneered Human Space Flight Center. Writer and revered Indian Institute of Science alumnus
Veeramuthuvel P, Project Director, Chandrayaan-3: Central to Chandrayaan-3’s progression. Integral to Chandrayaan-2 and Mangalyaan missions. Enhanced Chandrayaan-3 using Chandrayaan-2 insights. Holds a technology master’s from Chennai
Kalpana K, Deputy Project Director, Chandrayaan-3: Vast experience with Chandrayaan-2 and Mangalyaan. Showcases women’s pivotal roles in ISRO’s space ventures. Integral cog in Chandrayaan’s wheel
M Vanitha, Deputy Director, UR Rao Satellite Center: Chandrayaan-2’s project director. India’s inaugural female lunar mission leader. Electronics systems engineer expertise. Hails from Chennai’s College of Engineering