Dr K. Kasturirangan, Former ISRO Chairman, Passes Away
Why in the news
Dr K. Kasturirangan, a former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), died in Bengaluru on a Friday in April 2025. He was 84 years old.
Key facts
- Person: Dr K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO Chairman.
- Age at death: 84.
- Place: Bengaluru, at his home.
- Time: 10.43 a.m., as stated by ISRO in its statement.
- Public viewing: the body was to be kept at the Raman Research Institute from 10 a.m.
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr K. Kasturirangan |
| Position held | Chairman, ISRO |
| Age | 84 |
| City | Bengaluru |
| Place of last respects | Raman Research Institute |
Exam angle
- Person in the news: Dr K. Kasturirangan, ex-ISRO Chairman.
- Organisation that announced the news: ISRO.
- Last respects venue: Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru.