S. K. Shivkumar
| S. K. Shivakumar | |
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| Born | Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Residence |  India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Fields | Space Communications |
| Institutions | Director, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Indian Space Research Organisation |
| Alma mater | B.Tech., M. Tech. (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore |
| Known for | Telemetry |
| Notable awards | Recipient of Padmashri Award from the Prime Minister's Office, Doctorate Honor by the Mysore University, Recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava award |
Dr. S. K. Shivakumar is an Indian scientist who was part of the team that developed the telemetry system for Chandrayaan-I, India's first lunar exploration mission. A native of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, he was responsible for designing the deep space communications equipment.[1][2] Shivakumar was involved in the development of the 32-meter dish antenna that can communicate with satellites millions of miles away.[3] Currently, he is the director of ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, India.
Award
- Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.[4]
- Karnataka Rajyotsava award (2008)[5]
- Nadoja Award[6]
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