Jaya Nair is an Indian scientist who worked at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as a computer engineer. |
She is married to S. Unnikrishnan Nair, the head of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC). |
Jaya played a crucial role in the Chandrayaan-3 mission, India's third lunar exploration mission in August 2023. |
During her school days, she excelled in debate contests and received multiple awards. |
In 1988, Jaya joined the National Center for Software Technology (NCST) as an engineer and was part of the organization until 1989. |
In August 1989, she started working as a scientist at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, where she worked on various projects. |
After years as an ISRO scientist, Jaya relocated to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. |
Apart from scientific journals, she has written articles for several Malayali newspapers and magazines. |
Jaya is actively involved in environmental conservation efforts and has launched multiple initiatives to protect nature and forests. |