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Veteran Space Scientist Eknath Chitnis Passes Away at 100
- 23 Oct 2025
On 22nd October 2025, renowned Indian space scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Eknath Vasant Chitnis passed away, at his residence in Pune following a heart attack, marking the end of an era in India’s pioneering space journey.
- Dr. Eknath Vasant Chitnis, a centenarian and one of the key architects of India’s early space programme, had been unwell for several days before he suffered a fatal heart attack on Wednesday morning, his family confirmed.
- Born in 1925, Dr. Chitnis dedicated his life to advancing India’s space science and technology, contributing significantly to the foundations that led to the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- He played a pivotal role in the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which later evolved into ISRO, helping lay down the technical and strategic framework that guided the country’s early space missions.
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