Dinesh Kumar Singh | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Known for | Indian Human Spaceflight Programme (Gaganyaan) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Aerospace engineering, human spaceflight |
| Institutions | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
Dinesh Kumar Singh (also known as D. K. Singh) is an Indian space scientist and senior official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He is currently serving as the Director of the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru.[1] Prior to this role, he served as Director of the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru, which is responsible for the implementation of India’s human spaceflight programme, including the Gaganyaan mission.[2][3]
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
D. K. Singh was born in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India.[4] He is an alumnus of Harcourt Butler Technical University and the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, where he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, respectively.[5][4]
Career[edit | edit source]
Following his graduation, Singh joined the Space Applications Centre (SAC) in July 1989, where he spent a significant part of his career. During his tenure at SAC, he worked on satellite payload systems and programme management.[6] He later served as Group Director of the Radio Frequency Systems Group and subsequently as Associate Director.[7][4]
Singh later moved to the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), where he served as its fourth Director.[8] In this role, he oversaw key aspects of India’s human spaceflight programme, including crew module and life-support systems, astronaut training and mission planning, as well as integration of medical and safety systems.[7][4][9]
On 1 September 2026, he assumed charge as the Director of the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru.[10]
Awards and Honours[edit | edit source]
His recognitions include the ISRO Merit Award and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) Award.[6][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Director". URSC. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ "ISRO and Australian space agency sign for cooperation in human space flight". The Economic Times. November 21, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission". Current Affairs. November 23, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "ગુજરાત / અમદાવાદથી ભારતના સેટેલાઇટ મિશનના સુકાન સુધી: દિનેશ કુમાર સિંહ બેંગલુરુ સ્થિત URSCના ડિરેક્ટર તરીકે નિયુક્ત". VTV Gujarati (in ગુજરાતી). September 10, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "ISROದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಪರ್ವ; ಯುಆರ್ ರಾವ್ ಸ್ಯಾಟಲೈಟ್ ಸೆಂಟರ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾಗಿ ದಿನೇಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಸಿಂಗ್ ನೇಮಕ". Asianet (in ಕನ್ನಡ). September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "ISRO: URSCಗೆ ಹೊಸ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾಗಿ ದಿನೇಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಸಿಂಗ್ ನೇಮಕ; ಬಾಹ್ಯಾಕಾಶ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ". OneIndia (in ಕನ್ನಡ). September 1, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "અમદાવાદથી ભારતના સેટેલાઇટ મિશનના સુકાન સુધી: દિનેશ કુમાર સિંહ URSC બેંગલુરુના ડિરેક્ટર તરીકે નિમાયા". REVOI (in ગુજરાતી). September 11, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to space with a piece of home—halwa & aam ras, from ISRO". The Print. May 6, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "काशी से 'अंतरिक्ष' तक का सफर, इसरो के यूआरएससी निदेशक बने BHU के पूर्व छात्र दिनेश सिंह". Jagran (in हिन्दी). September 10, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Superannuations trigger leadership shuffle at key ISRO centers". The Times of India. September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.