George Joseph (scientist)
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George Joseph (born 4 August 1938) is an Indian space scientist, best known for his contributions to the development of remote sensing technology in India, especially in the field of Earth observation sensors. He is a former chairman of the Lunar Mission Study Task Force of the Indian Space Research Organization and an elected fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, Indian Academy of Sciences and Indian National Academy of Engineering. The Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 1999.
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Born | (1938-08-04) 4 August 1938 (age 85) Chengannur, Madras Presidency, British India |
Nationality | Indian |
Known for | Pioneering contribution to the Indian space programme in the area of earth observation technology. |
Awards | Padma Bhushan (1999) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Satellite Imaging Sensors, Remote Sensing and Space Science |
Institutions | Space Applications Center, Indian Space Research Organization, Center for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (affiliated to UN) |
Website | www |
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