Indian Space Station
"Space is the Future..."
Vision Statement===================
To create a forum of knowledge, discussion and for the dissemination of news and information for the out worldy science of Space.
Mission Statement
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It is the mission of IndianSpaceStation.com to provide budding space enthusiasts every possible kind of information and assistance towards furthering their dreams of travel into the stars. At IndianSpaceStation.com we strive to strike a balance between the presentation of theoretical and practical aspects of space technologies, between news and opportunities for students and amateurs and between informative and entertaining aspects of space literature.
Team Members
Founder and Editor-in-chief
Mr. Vasantha Kumar has a keen interest in space science and technology. He had a tough time in getting the guidance and to know the opportunities available in space science field to pursue his interest during his early study days. These learning and also his passion for this field made him to start Indian Space Station with the aim of helping the student community. He has a master's degree in communication engineering from IIT Bombay.
Srinivas Laxman
Special correspondent
He does not require any introduction. His passion for space and technology is known through his several contribution to India done in past three decades. He has written two well-known books - Dreams To Reality, a biography of APJ Abdul Kalam and Moonshot India, about India's first mission to moon (Chandrayaan-1). He was working for Times of India for a long time. He writes articles to some of the leading web portals. Indian Space Station is honoured to have him on-board helping us in every step. He writes special articles for the website and gives us the valuable guidance.
Aditya TogiSpace and Technology Editor
Mr. Aditya could be a role model to many students who want to pursue their career in astronomy. His passion for astronomy and space science could be highly appreciated. He has done B.Sc in Physics and M.Sc in Physics (Astronomy and Space Physics). He had worked as a project associate/research trainee in National Large Solar Telescope project at Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India. He is currently pursuing his PhD in extragalactic astronomy from University of Toledo, Ohio,USA.
Arjun A
Business and Marketing Editor
An engineer turned MBA, Arjun dedicates his enthusiasm in space science to his friendship with founding members of ISS. His post-MBA job as an investment professional in a leading global firm exposed him investing with wide discretion in sectors, size, and stage of investment. Arjun is an electrical engineer and an MBA, and earned both these degrees from leading Indian institutes.
Azeem Khan
Principal Movie Reviewer
Mr. Azeem J Khan is a researcher in the field of computer science and engineering. He holds a PhD from IIT Bombay, a masters from Columbia University and a bachelors from University of Mumbai. He loves reading, writing and discussing about technology in science fiction and fantasy. He is our principal movie reviewer. For his outdoor activity he likes to take long walks in the woods and aspires to own a home with a fantastic view of the Milky Way Galaxy without the aid of a telescope.
Arjun A
Business and Marketing Editor
An engineer turned MBA, Arjun dedicates his enthusiasm in space science to his friendship with founding members of ISS. His post-MBA job as an investment professional in a leading global firm exposed him investing with wide discretion in sectors, size, and stage of investment. Arjun is an electrical engineer and an MBA, and earned both these degrees from leading Indian institutes.
Azeem Khan
Principal Movie Reviewer
Mr. Azeem J Khan is a researcher in the field of computer science and engineering. He holds a PhD from IIT Bombay, a masters from Columbia University and a bachelors from University of Mumbai. He loves reading, writing and discussing about technology in science fiction and fantasy. He is our principal movie reviewer. For his outdoor activity he likes to take long walks in the woods and aspires to own a home with a fantastic view of the Milky Way Galaxy without the aid of a telescope.
Vikram Virulkar
Space and Technology Editor
Mr. Virulkar is an Amateur Astronomer based in Mumbai and has several years of experience in Astronomy Outreach programs. He takes keen Interest in Space Flight and loves the idea of a powerful Indian space program. Before working for ISS, he has previously been part of the Editorial team of a Magazine called Kids Science from the Indian Planetary Society. He also owns and operates a company called Beyond Earth.
Location
The company is headquartered in Bangalore, India.
