From Chandrayaan
to Mangalyaan —
Now, to Echelon.
Padma Shri Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai is coming to Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad, on September 25, 2026 for a special student interaction.
What happens when a space mission becomes a classroom conversation?
For students, some of the most valuable learning experiences happen when textbooks meet people who have actually built, designed and delivered extraordinary missions.
On September 25, 2026, students in Faridabad will have an opportunity to listen to and engage with Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, one of the notable figures associated with India’s space programme.
Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad
The missions behind the story
Dr. Annadurai’s career has been closely connected with some of India’s important satellite and planetary missions.
Satellite Missions
Dr. Annadurai joined ISRO in 1982 and went on to work across satellite mission programmes, including INSAT missions and satellite systems.
India’s First Lunar Mission
As Project Director, Dr. Annadurai made a crucial contribution to the realisation of India’s first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-1.
India’s Journey to Mars
He also made a major contribution to the successful Mars Orbiter Mission, widely known as Mangalyaan.
Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai
Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai is an Indian space scientist and engineer who joined ISRO in 1982. He served as Director of the U R Rao Satellite Centre from 2015 to 2018.
What would you ask a space scientist?
A student interaction becomes meaningful when curiosity enters the room. Here are just a few questions students might want to explore.
Dr. Annadurai × Students
A special opportunity to listen, learn, question and explore ideas around science, engineering, innovation and India’s space journey.
Don’t Just Read About Space. Ask About It.
Register for the student interaction with Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai at Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad.
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Who is Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai?
Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai is an Indian space scientist and engineer who joined ISRO in 1982. He made a crucial contribution to Chandrayaan-1 and also contributed to the successful Mars Orbiter Mission.
When is Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai visiting Echelon Institute of Technology?
Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai is scheduled to visit Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad, on September 25, 2026. The interaction is scheduled from 9:00 AM onwards.
Where will the Dr. Annadurai student interaction take place?
The student interaction will take place at Echelon Institute of Technology in Faridabad, Haryana.
How can students register for the interaction?
Students can register through the event’s registration portal. Registration allows interested students to sign up for the interaction.
What is Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai known for?
Dr. Annadurai is particularly known for his contribution to India’s space programme, including his role as Project Director for Chandrayaan-1 and his contribution to the Mars Orbiter Mission.
Why is this interaction important for students?
Direct interactions with experienced scientists can help students connect classroom concepts with real-world engineering, research, innovation and scientific problem-solving.
This educational awareness article is intended to encourage student curiosity around science, engineering, innovation and India’s space programme.