The internationally renowned space scientist had a heart ailment and was recovering at home after he was recently discharged from a private hospital. The nation and the space community from across the globe are mourning his death. Here is all you need to know about Rao, who was the man behind India's first satellite Aryabhata.
New Delhi:
Udupi Ramachandra Rao, the former chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), died on Monday following prolonged illness. Popularly known as UR Rao, breathed his last at his residence in Bengaluru at the age of 85.
The internationally renowned space scientist had a heart ailment and was recovering at home after he was recently discharged from a private hospital. The nation and the space community from across the globe are mourning his death. Here is all you need to know about Rao, who was the man behind India's first satellite Aryabhata.
As a nation and the space community from across the globe morn his death, here are some key facts to know about the famous scientist: Read more...
New Delhi:
Udupi Ramachandra Rao, the former chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), died on Monday following prolonged illness. Popularly known as UR Rao, breathed his last at his residence in Bengaluru at the age of 85.
The internationally renowned space scientist had a heart ailment and was recovering at home after he was recently discharged from a private hospital. The nation and the space community from across the globe are mourning his death. Here is all you need to know about Rao, who was the man behind India's first satellite Aryabhata.
As a nation and the space community from across the globe morn his death, here are some key facts to know about the famous scientist: Read more...