The man behind the journey is coming to Echelon
From the Moon
to Mars.
Meet Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai — the “Moon Man of India.” Padma Shri awardee, former ISRO scientist, and former Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre — live, in conversation, at Echelon.
📅 Saturday, 25 September 2026 · 11:00 AM onwards · Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad
Padma Shri · Science & Engineering
Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai
“Moon Man of India”
- Padma Shri Awardee
- Former ISRO Scientist
- Former Director, ISRO Satellite Centre
- Project Director, Chandrayaan-1
Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai is a distinguished Indian space scientist who played a key role in some of India's most celebrated space missions. He served as the Project Director of Chandrayaan-1, India's first mission to the Moon, and was closely associated with the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan).
He later served as Director of ISRO's Satellite Centre and was honoured with the Padma Shri for Science & Engineering.
What does it really take to reach the Moon? How do scientists turn an idea into a space mission? How does a spacecraft travel millions of kilometres through space — and what happens when things don't go as planned? Now, you can ask him directly.
This is more than a talk
It's an opportunity to listen, question, interact, and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Open to students across the educational community.
Whether you're a school student dreaming of becoming a scientist, a GGSIPU student exploring engineering and technology, or simply someone fascinated by the universe — this interaction is for you. At Echelon, we believe education should go beyond what you learn, to include what you experience, whom you meet, and what you dare to imagine.
Don't just read about space.
Come talk to someone who helped India reach it.Your question today could inspire your journey tomorrow.
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Bring your curiosity. Bring your questions. Bring your biggest dreams. Your mobile number will be verified with a one-time password.