SSLV-D17 August 2022
ISRO conducts the inaugural SSLV developmental flight during S. Somanath's tenure as chairman.
Historical person
S. Somanath Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for S. Somanath, based on 9 World History Database records associated with India.
9 records2022–20249 events3 places
Chronological biography
2022
2023
SSLV-D210 February 2023
The second SSLV developmental mission succeeds during S. Somanath's chairmanship and places its payloads into the intended orbit.
Chandrayaan-3 Launch14 July 2023
Chandrayaan-3 departs Sriharikota aboard LVM3 during S. Somanath's chairmanship for India's renewed lunar landing mission.
Chandrayaan-3 Landing23 August 2023
Chandrayaan-3 completes a soft landing in the Moon's south polar region while S. Somanath heads ISRO.
Gaganyaan TV-D121 October 2023
The TV-D1 mission tests the Gaganyaan crew escape system in flight during S. Somanath's chairmanship.
2024
RLV LEX-0222 March 2024
ISRO completes the second autonomous RLV landing experiment during S. Somanath's tenure, advancing reusable-launch technology.
RLV LEX-0323 June 2024
The RLV LEX-03 trial completes another autonomous runway landing while S. Somanath heads ISRO.
Air-Breathing Propulsion Test22 July 2024
The ATV-D03 flight tests indigenous air-breathing propulsion technology during S. Somanath's chairmanship.
SpaDeX Launch30 December 2024
The two SpaDeX spacecraft launch during S. Somanath's tenure to demonstrate rendezvous and docking technologies in orbit.
Titles and roles
Chairman · ISRO
Record provenance
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