October 16, 2026
Indian astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to be awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal. The medal, which is among the most prestigious honours in the space domain, is conferred jointly by the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). It is bestowed biennially in recognition of exceptional work in space research in developing countries. Subramaniam, who is the director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, is the fourth Indian to receive the honour. She played a key role in the AstroSat mission, India’s multi-wavelength space observatory.
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