Annapurni Subramaniam wins 2026 COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal; marks milestone for India

In a remarkable milestone for space research, Professor Annapurni Subramaniam has been awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for 2026, marking her as the first Indian woman to receive this prestigious honor. This award recognizes her invaluable contributions to space research within developing nations. Her extensive expertise, particularly in pioneering space observatories, highlights how her work has elevated Indian space astronomy to new heights.