Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan
- former ISRO chairman
Contributions
- third longest serving Chairman in ISRO
- near 100% success rate in ISRO missions
- prioritized societal applications of space tech
- oversaw development of INSAT-2 & IRS-1A, 1B
- undertook research in high energy Xray, Gamma ray astronomy
- role in transforming india’s education system as the chairman of Committee for Draft National Education Policy.
- focused on holistic development
- critical thinking
- multi disciplinary learning
- steered edu institutes as chancellor of JNU, chairperson of NIIT
- Contributed to preservation of biodiversity hotspots in Western Ghats
- eco sensitive approach to balance env & economy
- raised environmental concerns as RS member
- promoted science, tech, edu as member of planning commission
Moon Base
facts, refer: Space-MoonBase
Features
- south pole position
- near continuous sunlight for solar energy
- craters for ice deposit
- commercial, pvt sector participation
- Blue Origin
- Firefly Aerospace
- In situ resource utilization
- Phased modular infra
- Open scientific data architecture
Challenges
- extreme thermal fluctuation
- complex lighting & long shadows (disrupt solar energy)
- abrasize, charged lunar regolith
- hazardous, rugged terrain