Wed Jan 08 09:00:00 UTC 2025: ## ISRO Gets New Chief: Veteran Rocket Scientist V Narayanan to Take Helm
**NEW DELHI –** Veteran rocket scientist V Narayanan will become the next chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), succeeding S Somanath on January 14th. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet announced the appointment today. Narayanan has a distinguished career within ISRO, details of which are expected to be released shortly. He will assume leadership of the space agency at a crucial juncture for India’s ambitious space program.
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