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Box MS-041 Box 10

 Container

Contains 49 Results:

Series 2: Department of Space

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-041-2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Series one contains Rajan's writings. It has been divided in to two sub-series. Sub-series one contains Rajan's handwritten autobiography and associated notes and documents. Sub-series two contains handwritten draft of a book on India at 2014. Series 2 contains documents related to Department of Space (DOS) and its associated organisations - PRL, INCOSPAR, TERLS, SHAR, ISRO etc. Sub-series one contains administrative documents related to Rajan's appointment and tenure at DOS as well as...
Dates: 1965 - 2014
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers

Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-041-2-3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Series one contains Rajan's writings. It has been divided in to two sub-series. Sub-series one contains Rajan's handwritten autobiography and associated notes and documents. Sub-series two contains handwritten draft of a book on India at 2014. Series 2 contains documents related to Department of Space (DOS) and its associated organisations - PRL, INCOSPAR, TERLS, SHAR, ISRO etc. Sub-series one contains administrative documents related to Rajan's appointment and tenure at DOS as well as...
Dates: 1965 - 2014
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space

Task force for INSAT I, 6-13 March 1973

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-1
Scope and Contents

Report on task force for formulating an integrated plan for utilising an INSAT I for Indian needs.

Dates: 6-13 March 1973
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Operations Plan for ATS-F SITE experiment Vol 1, April 1973

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 2
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-2
Scope and Contents

Overall system operations plan.

Dates: April 1973
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Office memorandum, 7 August 1974

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 3
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-3
Scope and Contents

Indian Scientific Satellite Project - Bangalore regarding test programmes and configuration control committee

Dates: 7 August 1974
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Loose Notes, 1974

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 4
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-4
Scope and Contents

Tasks, contact details etc

Dates: 1974
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- ISRO's problems and future, and their effects on me - a personal note, 21 March 1975, 31 March 1975

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 5
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-5
Scope and Contents

Personal note to chairman, but also includes annexures on satellite technology development programme office and ISSP-II.

Dates: 21 March 1975, 31 March 1975
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum - Important action items for Chairman in the coming weeks, 24 December 1975

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 6
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-6
Scope and Contents

On procedures and roles to be managed for projects under ISRO.

Dates: 24 December 1975
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment (APPLE), 1975-1980

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 7
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-7
Scope and Contents

On collaboration between European Space Agency and ISRO onboard the Ariane developmental flights.

Dates: 1975-1980
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Responsibilities of the scientific secretary, 1 January 1976

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 8
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-8
Scope and Contents

Handwritten note by Rajan.

Dates: 1 January 1976
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum, 27 February 1976, 28 June 1976

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 9
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-9
Scope and Contents

Some important additional activities for ISRO to be instituted in the next 6 to 12 months. Also includes note on P N Jayaraman.

Dates: 27 February 1976, 28 June 1976
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Growth of analytical talents within ISRO, 28 April 1976

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 10
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-10
Scope and Contents

Note from Rajan to Dhawan on ISRO's staff and management.

Dates: 28 April 1976
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Note to SD: YSR's analysis of ISRO, ISRO HQ and his own role - options, 27 May 1976

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 11
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-11
Scope and Contents

Handwritten note to Satish Dhawan outlines Rajan's assessment of ISRO and his role in the organisation.

Dates: 27 May 1976
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE), May 1976

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 12
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-12
Scope and Contents

Report from the NASA residence representative in India by Howard L Galloway Jr.

Dates: May 1976
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Notes on possible reorganisation and definition of activities of ISRO centres and Notes on role of ISRO council, 22 June 1976

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 13
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-13
Scope and Contents

Report perhaps compiled by Rajan on ISRO's staff and management.

Dates: 22 June 1976
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Draft - Terms of reference for the sub-group on uses of satellites for meteorology, 1976

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 14
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-14
Scope and Contents

Typewritten document outlining work of the subgroup.

Dates: 1976
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Standing Order - Organisation of ISAC, 11 January 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 15
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-15
Scope and Contents

Regarding reorganisation of ISRO satellite systems project at Peenya Bangalore through the formation of ISAC.

Dates: 11 January 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

An order on Dr Ravi Sharma's tasks, 18 January 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 16
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-16
Scope and Contents

Handwritten note from Rajan on remote sensing at HQ and Ravi Sharma.

Dates: 18 January 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Untitled -- INSAT, 18 January 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 17
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-17
Scope and Contents

Report on system procurement of INSAT

Dates: 18 January 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum - ISAC-NAL interface - Possible areas of joint work, 5 February 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 18
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-18
Scope and Contents

Outlines possible collaborations across departments and areas.

Dates: 5 February 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Record of decisions taken by Chairman regarding ISRO MONEX project at VSSC, Trivandrum, 17 March 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 19
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-19
Scope and Contents

Regarding setting up ISRO-MONEX project at VSSC.

Dates: 17 March 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- Resignation from now functionless headquarters senior selection committee for administrative posts, 5 May 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 20
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-20
Scope and Contents

Regarding a committee for review of employees for promotion.

Dates: 5 May 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- An aerospace consortium for India/ A consultancy company with DOS, 17 June 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 21
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-21
Scope and Contents

Regarding consulting NAL and HAL for projects.

Dates: 17 June 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Regarding personnel and management, 23 August 1977, 8 October 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 22
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-22
Scope and Contents

Report on personnel promotions policy at ISRO and general technical management in ISRO.

Dates: 23 August 1977, 8 October 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum - science policy for the country, 5 September 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 23
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-23
Scope and Contents

Rajan's views on scientific institutions .

Dates: 5 September 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Military space activities - a preliminary system over-view, 3 December 1977

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 24
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-24
Scope and Contents

Typewritten document outlining prospective programme on military space systems.

Dates: 3 December 1977
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Some action items and issues of concern, 3 March 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 25
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-25
Scope and Contents

Handwritten note by Rajan to Dhawan.

Dates: 3 March 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Role of secretary, 20 March 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 26
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-26
Scope and Contents

Note on role of secretary, includes an office order on scientific secretary at ISRO.

Dates: 20 March 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Future of ISRO - future of indigenous space technology in India, 3 April 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 27
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-27
Scope and Contents

Note from Rajan to Dhawan.

Dates: 3 April 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Some important management actions required to be done, 3 June 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 28
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-28
Scope and Contents

Note from Rajan to Dhawan.

Dates: 3 June 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Some data on very senior scientists of ISRO, 5 June 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 29
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-29
Scope and Contents

Includes statement showing particulars of scientists and engineers grade H and G.

Dates: 5 June 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Points for Chairman's discussion with Dr Brahm Prakash, 10 June 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 30
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-30
Scope and Contents

Handwritten note and discussion points.

Dates: 10 June 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

15 year profile of ISRO/DOS, 30 July 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 31
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-31
Scope and Contents

Draft and typewritten write-up by Rajan.

Dates: 30 July 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Some suggestions for speeding up decision making within ISRO/DOS, 30 July 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 32
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-32
Scope and Contents

On COSPAR, technology transfer, microwave remote sensing, IRS, NAL, RCS production, optics facility and Yellahanka site.

Dates: 30 July 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Chairman's meetings with the group directors/senior scientists/managers of ISRO, 31 July 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 33
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-33
Scope and Contents

Address and talking points for the meeting.

Dates: 31 July 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

IRS Management and the role of ISRO centres, 16 September 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 34
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-34
Scope and Contents

On management structure for IRS.

Dates: 16 September 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Some immediate actions concerning IRS, 14 December 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 35
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-35
Scope and Contents

On management structure for IRS.

Dates: 14 December 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Some immediate actions concerning SLV-V, 16 December 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 36
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-36
Scope and Contents

On management structure for SLV-V.

Dates: 16 December 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Summary records of the discussions between secretary, DOS and Dr Brahm Prakash, circa 1978

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 37
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-37
Scope and Contents

Regarding the restructuring of roles and responsibilities in absence of Brahm Prakash.

Dates: circa 1978
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Critical action items for chairman, 25 October 1979

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 38
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-38
Scope and Contents

Report and review of projects under ISRO including APPLE, SEO II, IRS, ROHINI etc.

Dates: 25 October 1979
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Future of the Indian Space Programme and some commercial/industrial orientation for it, 8 November 1979

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 39
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-39
Scope and Contents

Rajan's suggestions to Dhawan.

Dates: 8 November 1979
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Some major items for possible discussions with Secy to PM, 12 November 1979

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 40
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-40
Scope and Contents

Handwritten note from Rajan.

Dates: 12 November 1979
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

An overview of activities for the period 1976-79, 13 November 1979

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 41
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-41
Scope and Contents

Report on remote sensing, disarmament, UN committee on pleaceful use of outer space, solar cells etc.

Dates: 13 November 1979
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum - some critical and important activities for Chairman in the coming 3-4 months, 18 December 1979

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 42
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-42
Scope and Contents

Regarding INSAT, APPLE, SLV, liquid test site etc.

Dates: 18 December 1979
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- Planning for IRS and SLV-V for 1980-81, 19 December 1979

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 43
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-43
Scope and Contents

Regarding budget and cabinet note for the projects.

Dates: 19 December 1979
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- IRS, 1979-1980

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 44
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-44
Scope and Contents

On programme management for IRS. Mentions Jacob Ninan, UR Rao, Yashpal etc.

Dates: 1979-1980
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- sun-weather relationships, January - March 1980

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 45
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-45
Scope and Contents

Proposal on studies of sun-weather and solar climatic associations.

Dates: January - March 1980
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

Memorandum -- certain points regarding SEO, 6 February 1980

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 46
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-46
Scope and Contents

Regarding data sharing and management and procedures. Mentions SAMIR, SOCEX, SEO management board, Yashpal, Sreekantan, Mitra, Daniel etc.

Dates: 6 February 1980
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

The Indian Space Programme Profile (Science and Technology Sector) 1980-1990, February 1980

 File — Box: MS-041 Box 10, Folder: 47
Identifier: MS-041-2-3-10-47
Scope and Contents

Overview of space research and development in India and plans and projections for the future.

Dates: February 1980
Found in: Archives at NCBS / Y S Rajan Papers / Series 2: Department of Space / Sub-Series 3: Administrative material - Department of Space -- ISRO

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