A. S. Kiran Kumar
Space scientist and ISRO chairman, expert in satellite cameras
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A. S. Kiran Kumar is a space scientist known for designing the cameras and imaging instruments of Indian satellites, including those on the Moon and Mars missions. He was chairman of ISRO from 2015 to 2018.
Biography
Education
Kiran Kumar studied physics in Bangalore and physical engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, and joined ISRO’s Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad in 1975.
Satellite eyes
He led the design of electro-optical imaging sensors for Indian remote-sensing and weather satellites and for the cameras on Chandrayaan-1 and the Mars Orbiter Mission.
Chairman
He served as director of the Space Applications Centre and then as chairman of ISRO from 2015 to 2018, a period that included the record launch of 104 satellites on one PSLV in 2017.
Honours
He received the Padma Shri in 2014 and continues to advise on space science.
Timeline
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1952
Born in Hassan, Karnataka
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1975
Joins the Space Applications Centre
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2014
Padma Shri
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2015
Becomes ISRO chairman
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2017
Record 104-satellite launch
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2018
Completes term
Awards and honours
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Padma Shri
2014
Did you know?
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He designed cameras for India’s Moon and Mars missions.
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ISRO launched a record 104 satellites during his tenure.
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He studied at the Indian Institute of Science.
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Frequently asked
Who is A. S. Kiran Kumar?
A. S. Kiran Kumar is a space scientist known for designing the cameras and imaging instruments of Indian satellites, including those on the Moon and Mars missions. He was chairman of ISRO from 2015 to 2018.
How old is A. S. Kiran Kumar?
A. S. Kiran Kumar is 74 years old, born on 22 October 1952 in Hassan, Karnataka.
Where is A. S. Kiran Kumar from?
A. S. Kiran Kumar was born in Hassan, Karnataka.
What is A. S. Kiran Kumar known for?
A. S. Kiran Kumar is best known for Designing imaging instruments for Indian satellites; ISRO chairman 2015–2018.
What awards has A. S. Kiran Kumar received?
Notable honours include Padma Shri (2014).
References
- A. S. Kiran Kumar — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- A. S. Kiran Kumar — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- A. S. Kiran Kumar (Q18761821) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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