Today is the 89th birthday of Professor Rao.
Due to giving a new direction to India’s satellite program, Dr. UR Rao is also known as ‘Satellite Man of India’.
It was under his leadership that India successfully launched its first satellite ‘Aryabhata’ in space in the year 1975.
If Indian space science has reached such a height today, then Professor Rao has an important role in it.
Apart from space science, Professor Rao has left an indelible mark in the field of information technology.
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Professor UD Rao was born on 10 March 1932 in Adamaru area of Udupi district of Karnataka state. Udupi Ramchandra Rao, who belongs to an ordinary family, reached the forefront of the best Indian scientists on the strength of his talent and dedication.
UD Rao also served as the President of the Indian Research Institute (ISRO) and the Space Secretary of India.
