Background
Rao, Ramachandra U. was born on March 10, 1932 in Udipi, India.
Rao, Ramachandra U. was born on March 10, 1932 in Udipi, India.
Bachelor of Science, Madras University, 1951. Master of Science, Benaras Hindu University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Gujarat University, 1960.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Bologna University, 1992.
Associate professor University Texas, Dallas, 1963-1966. Professor Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India, 1966-1972. Director Indian Space Research Organisation Satellite Center, Bangalore, 1972-1984.
Chairman Indian Space Organization, 1984-1994. Distinguished professor University Saraghai, 1994-1999. Chair United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, 1997-2000.
President Unispace III conference, 1999. chair PRL council.
Fellow 3d World Academy of Sciences. Member International Astronautical Federation.