An Eventful life at ISRO G Madhavan Nair creator NAIR (G Madhavan) text New Delhi Rupa Publications 2023 monographic eng

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xiv,345p. HB 23x16cm. cryogenic engine, bringing an orbiting spacecraft back to Earth and even planting the Indian tricolour on the Moon in Chandrayaan-1. Challenging episodes are also described from an insider’s perspective. Nair describes the ISRO spy case, along with addressing Nambinarayanan’s involvement in it. He also offers a comprehensive and lucid discussion of the Devas Scam, where the battle is still ongoing. Rocketing Through the Skies: An Eventful Life at ISRO is a compelling read that shares a philosophy of life and work that led to great strides in ISRO’s progress over many crucial decades. Physics Astronomy PSLV GSLV New Orbit 629.4 NAIR 9789357024723 230913 20230913114359.0