G. Madhavan Nair
G. Madhavan Nair (born 31 October 1943) is an Indian space scientist and a former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, and Secretary to the Department of Space, Government of India. He has also been the Chairman of the Space Commission and Chairman of the Governing Body of the Antrix Corporation, Bangalore.
G. Madhavan Nair | |
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Nair (right) with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, 2002 | |
| Born | 31 October 1943 Thirunanthikarai,
Kulasekharam, Kingdom of Travancore, British India (present day Kanyakumari), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Known for | Indian Space Program |
| Parent | Gopala Pillai (father) |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1998) Padma Vibhushan (2009) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Rocket Technology and Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Institutions | Indian Space Research Organisation Bhabha Atomic Research Center |
| Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation | |
| In office 1 September 2003 – 29 October 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan |
| Succeeded by | K. Radhakrishnan |
He was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology Patna until he stepped down due to his involvement in a controversial deal relating to sale of radio spectrum bandwidth involving Antrix. He was subsequently barred from holding any private position
Nair was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour, on 26 January 2009.
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