Kalpana K | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) |
| Occupation | Aeronautical engineer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
Kalpana Kalahasti[1] (born 1980) is an Indian scientist and aerospace engineer working in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). She currently serves as the deputy project director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.[2] Kalpana has been instrumental in the construction of various satellites of India and was involved in the Chandrayaan-2 and Mangalyaan missions.[3]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Kalpana was born in Bengaluru in 1980. She graduated in aeronautical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Career[edit | edit source]
In 2003, she joined ISRO as a scientist. In the early years, Kalpana worked on various satellite projects and played a key role in the successful launch of several communication and remote sensing satellites. She has been at the forefront from developing propulsion systems for accurate satellite positioning to designing advanced imaging equipment to capture high-resolution images of the Earth. She eventually became a part of Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyan), a landmark project for ISRO and the Chandrayaan-2 mission.[4] In 2019, she was appointed as the deputy project director of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and was instrumental in designing and optimising the lunar lander systems.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Who is Kalpana Kalahasti, ISRO scientist behind Chandrayaan 3? - The Statesman, 24 August 2023
- ↑ Watta, Harnur. "Meet Kalpana K: Force Behind Historic Landing Of Chandrayaan-3". www.shethepeople.tv. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ↑ "The Brains Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission". NDTV.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Online |, E. T. (23 August 2023). "Most memorable moment for team Chandrayaan-3: Kalpana K, Deputy Project Director, Moon Mission". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 August 2023.