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Shri. M. Annamalai

Astronautical Society of India A S I AWARD 1999 Presented to Shri. M. Annamalai In recognition of his contribution to Rocket & Related Technologies   March 2003 Bangalore   (K.Kasturirangan) President
	Mr. Annamalai was born on August 1, 1945. He received his Post Graduate degree in Structural Engineering in 1970 from Indian Institute of Science., Bangalore. He joined Satish Dhawan Space Center, (SHAR) in 1970 as a design engineer and played a major role in evolving technologies connected with development of solid booster motors for India satellite launch vehicles. He was responsible for design and establishment of ground facilities for integration, testing and qualification of solid propellant motors. He has also developed an antenna mount for high precision Radars. As General Manager of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Mahendragiri Mr. Annamalai was responsible for the design and installation of ground facilities for testing liquid propellant engines and stages. Mr. M Annamalai is presented the ASI Award for the year 1999 in recognition for his significant contribution to Rocket and Related Technologies.