ISRO woman scientist, voice behind Chandrayaan-3 countdown, passes away; Condolences pour in

DN Bureau

N Valarmathi who did the countdown for a number of missions including the Chandrayaan-3 died in Chennai on following cardiac arrest. Read further on Dynamite News:

N Valarmathi
N Valarmathi


Bengaluru: ISRO scientist N Valarmathi who did the countdown for a number of missions including the Chandrayaan-3 died in Chennai on September 2 following cardiac arrest, an official said here on Monday.

Valarmathi died at a Chennai hospital, the ISRO official added.

Chandrayaan 3 is said to be her last countdown assignment.

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Condolences poured in for Valarmathi from all quarters. 

Dr P V Venkitakrishnan, former ISRO Director said “the voice of Valarmathi Madam will not be there for the countdowns of future missions of ISRO from Sriharikotta.” “Chandrayaan 3 was her final countdown announcement. An unexpected demise. Feel so sad. Pranams,” he said in a post on X.

In his social media post, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed grief over Valarmathi’s demise.

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“Saddened to hear about the passing of N Valarmathi ji, the voice behind many @isro launch countdowns, including Chandrayaan 3,” he said.

“My condolences to her family and friends. Om Shanti,” he added. (Agencies)
 










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