Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. G Satheesh Reddy has been conferred the prestigious Aryabhata Award for 2021 on October 09, 2021, by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI). Dr. Reddy is a pioneer in the area of R&D of advanced avionics, navigation, and missile technologies. Dr. G Satheesh Reddy has been honoured for his outstanding lifetime contribution to the promotion of astronautics in India.
The Aryabhata Award is presented annually to individuals with notable lifetime contributions in the field of astronautics and aerospace technology in India by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI). The award consists of a citation and Rs. 1,00,000 in cash.
About the ASI:
The Astronautical Society of India is engaged in the dissemination of technical and other information related to astronautics by conducting technical meetings, bringing out technical publications, and organising exhibitions.
