G. Madhavan Nair born on October 31, 1943 is the former Chairman of ISRO, The Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary to the Department of space, Government of India since September 2003. He is also the Chairman, Space Commission and acts as the Chairman of Governing Body of the Antrix Corporation, Bangalore. Madhavan Nair was awarded the Padma Vibushan, India's second highest civilian honour, on January 26, 2009. Nair was born at Neyattinkara District near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He also studied as a youth in Kanyakumari District. Nair is a leading technologist in the field of rocket systems and has made significant contribution to the development of multi-stage satellite launch vehicles, achieving self-reliance in independent access to space using indigenous technologies.
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