Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director K Sivan is next Isro chairman

He designed software called SITARA, which Isro uses for simulating trajectories of rockets

K Sivan will soon take over as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). Sivan, popularly known as the Rocket Man of Isro, is currently the Director of The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Trivandrum.

Tenure of current Chairman Kiran Kumar's tenure is coming to an end on January 14.

The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal based on the recommendation of the SCSC, for appointment of Sivan as Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission for a tenure of three years.

His appointment comes at a time when Isro is