N.valarmathi, the voice behind chandrayan-3 launch countdown, passes away at 64

ISRO scientist N. Valarmathi, who is known for her iconic role as the voice behind the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) rocket countdown launches, including the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission, has tragically passed away at the age of 64 due to a heart attack in Chennai.

Born on July 31, 1959, Valarmathi's illustrious career with ISRO began in 1984. Throughout her tenure, she played an integral role in various space missions and held the esteemed position of project director for RISAT-1, India's first indigenously developed Radar Imaging Satellite (RIS), marking a significant milestone for the country's space program. RISAT-1 was successfully launched in April 2012.