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V. Narayanan is a rocket propulsion scientist who specialises in cryogenic engines. After decades at ISRO, including as director of its Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, he became chairman of ISRO in January 2025.
Biography
Early career
V. Narayanan grew up in Tamil Nadu and joined ISRO in 1984. He studied cryogenic engineering at IIT Kharagpur, completing a master’s degree and a PhD.
Cryogenic engines
He worked for decades on liquid and cryogenic propulsion, which India had to develop on its own after being denied foreign technology in the 1990s, and contributed to the cryogenic stages of the GSLV and LVM3 rockets.
LPSC
As director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre he oversaw propulsion for major missions, including Chandrayaan-3.
Chairman
In January 2025 he succeeded S. Somanath as chairman of ISRO, leading the organisation as it prepares the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.
Timeline
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1984
Joins ISRO
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2018
Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
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2025
Becomes ISRO chairman
Did you know?
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He specialises in cryogenic rocket engines.
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India built its own cryogenic engines after being denied foreign technology.
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He succeeded S. Somanath as ISRO chief.
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Frequently asked
Who is V. Narayanan?
V. Narayanan is a rocket propulsion scientist who specialises in cryogenic engines. After decades at ISRO, including as director of its Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, he became chairman of ISRO in January 2025.
Where is V. Narayanan from?
V. Narayanan was born in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
What is V. Narayanan known for?
V. Narayanan is best known for Cryogenic rocket engines; heading the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre; ISRO chairman from 2025.
References
- V. Narayanan (engineer) — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- V. Narayanan (engineer) (Q131701943) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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