Making of a Satellite Centre

Dr. Prem Shankar Goel pursued his B.E. in Electrical Engineering from University of Jodhpur, M.E. in Applied Electronics and Servomechanism from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and Ph.D. from Bangalore University, India. He developed spin axis orientation system Bhaskara I & II satellites, magnetic control for spinning Rohini series satellites, momentum biased 3-axis control system for APPLE, zero momentum biased 3-axis control system for IRS, and V configuration momentum biased attitude control system for highly stabilized INSAT-2. He developed very agile control system with step and stare capability for spot imaging mission TES and guided the evolution of reentry capability through SRE mission. He was President of Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and Vice President, Aeronautical Society of India, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor at ISRO. Dr. Goel was awarded the prestigious Indian civilian Award Padma Shree in 2001. He received several otherawards including Distinguished Scientist Award of ISRO and lifetime achievement award of INAE.  He is Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore; National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad; Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, among others. Currently, Dr. Goel is Honorary Distinguished Professor at ISRO HQ, Chairman, Comprehensive Technical Review Committee, GEOSAT Program, and Chairing Apex Committee for planning Communication, Remote Sensing and Navigation satellites of ISRO. Dr. Goel has contributed significantly to mission planning for remote sensing, communication, and scientific missions and authored over hundred research papers in referred journals and conferences.  

The Early Days.- The ISSP.- The Experimental Era of Spaced based Services.- The Early 80s.- The Operational Space Services Era.- The Foundation TEAM, ISAC