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Death – Obituary News : ISRO scientist N Valarmathi, known for her voice during rocket countdown launches, including Chandrayaan-3, passed away in Chennai due to a heart attack.
ISRO scientist N Valarmathi, the voice behind the Indian Space and Research Organisation’s rocket countdown launches including Chandrayaan-3 which turned out to be her final one, passed away on Saturday evening due to a heart attack in Chennai.
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ISRO Scientist N Valarmathi, renowned for her pivotal role as the voice behind the Indian Space and Research Organisation’s (ISRO) rocket countdown launches, tragically passed away on Saturday evening in Chennai. Valarmathi, 51, suffered a heart attack, leaving the nation and the scientific community in shock and mourning.
Born and raised in Chennai, Valarmathi displayed a remarkable passion for science from a young age. She pursued her education at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), where she excelled in her studies and earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Valarmathi’s dedication and determination led her to join ISRO in 1992, where she made significant contributions to various space missions.
Valarmathi’s exceptional vocal skills and clarity made her the perfect choice as the voice behind ISRO’s rocket countdowns. Her steady and composed voice resonated through the control room during tense moments, reassuring the team and the nation during critical launches. Valarmathi’s most notable countdown was for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which unfortunately turned out to be her final one.
Throughout her career, Valarmathi became an inspiration to many aspiring scientists, especially young women, who saw her as a symbol of empowerment and breaking gender barriers in the field of space science. She was a firm advocate for inclusivity and encouraged more women to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Valarmathi’s contributions to ISRO will forever be remembered, as she played an integral role in several successful missions, including the Mars Orbiter Mission and the Chandrayaan-2 mission. Her dedication and expertise have left an indelible mark on India’s space exploration journey.
The news of Valarmathi’s untimely demise has left the scientific community and the nation in grief. Tributes and condolences have poured in from around the world, highlighting her immense contributions to Indian space science and her lasting legacy as a trailblazer in the field. Valarmathi’s loss is not only a personal tragedy but also a significant setback for ISRO and the nation’s space program.
As we bid farewell to this remarkable scientist, let us remember her as an inspiration, a role model, and a pioneer who pushed the boundaries of space exploration. May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanti..
