International Astronautical Federation elects ISRO scientist Anil Kumar as new VP

Senior Indian Space Research Organisation scientist A Okay Anil Kumar has been elected as the Vice- President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), based on ISRO. Anil Kumar is at the moment working as Associate Director, ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) right here.

Founded in 1951, IAF is world’s main area advocacy physique with 433 members in 72 nations.

IAF actively encourages the event of astronautics for peaceable functions and helps the dissemination of scientific and technical info associated to area. It is a recognition of ISRO’s area endeavors that helps in selling worldwide collaboration.