| M Sankaran, an Indian space scientist, gained recognition after the Chandrayaan 3 mission in 2023. |
| He has contributed to ISRO space projects for over 35 years, joining ISRO in 1986 at the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC). |
| His work spans diverse projects like solar arrays, power systems, and RF communication systems for satellites in different orbits and space missions. |
| Sankaran is known for his expertise in developing systems for ISRO satellites, including interplanetary missions like Chandrayaan and the Mars Orbiter Mission. |
| In 2015, he became the Group Director for the Power System Group and, in 2021, he was appointed as the Director of the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC). |
| As part of the Chandrayaan 3 team in 2023, Sankaran worked alongside other key members, contributing to the successful landing on the Moon’s South Pole. |
| His famous speech after the Chandrayaan 3 landing emphasized the importance of both support and constructive criticism in mission achievements. |
| Furthermore, M Sankaran has published scientific papers on solar panel and battery system fabrication and testing. |
