Question

Who among the following was awarded with the prestigious International Astronautical Federation World Space Award in October, 2024?

• A. S Somanathan
• B. P Veeramuthuvel
• C. L Murugan
• D. K Siva

Answer 1

Answer:

A. S Somanathan

Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been honored with the prestigious International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award. This accolade was awarded in recognition of the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar mission that made history with its soft landing on the Moon’s South Pole. The award ceremony took place in Milan, Italy, and marked a significant milestone in India’s growing prominence in space exploration.