V Narayanan - A Lifestory
Taking India Skyward, One Cryogenic Innovation At A Time
An Indian aerospace engineer, cryogenic engineer, and rocket scientist is well known for helping India's space plans. He is famous for knowing a lot about cryogenic movement, a needed skill for sending up heavy satellites and doing big space jobs. His work, over many years, has greatly helped the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He was important in making cryogenic engines, a hard part of rocket science. Think of the care needed, like planning a big scene in a Bollywood movie, but instead of people, you are working with very cold fuels at very low heats. People he worked with often say he was dedicated, good at his job, and a good leader. One person he worked with, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, called him a "engineer who could see the future" with a "strong promise to be the best." His work has been key in many successful launches. Also, he has been praised for his work on the GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) program. Even when things were hard, like in 2010 when there were problems, his skills helped get the program going again. His work still makes young Indian space scientists and engineers want to do well.
