Space History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Kiran Karnik Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-065
Kiran Karnik Papers
Accession
Identifier: 2026-002
Ram Kumar Varma Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-044
Scope and Contents
Series one contains correspondence which has been arranged chronologically. Mostly contains letters from colleagues, peers and collaborators as well as letters from administrators at TIFR, ISRO and PRL.
Series two is related to Varma's research and scientific career. Sub-series one includes notebooks, PhD thesis and a few research books. Sub-series two contains administrative documents related to Varma's collaboration with other institutions while at PRL for exchange programmes, events etc....
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1968-2005
Found in:
Archives at NCBS
Small Donations - Space Sciences
Collection
Identifier: SD-001
Content Description
This collection contains material related to history of space science in India. It contains material from various donors.
RD John was an engineer who worked at Department of Space, ISRO. His material includes a autobiographical note and other writings on infrastructure development for the space programme in India.
VJ Sundaram is a retired military officer who was part of the missile development programme in collaboration with ISRO. His material includes photographs taken with colleagues...
Dates:
1986 - 2023
Found in:
Archives at NCBS
Venkatasubbiah Siddhartha Papers
Accession
Identifier: 2023-050
Venkatasubbiah Siddhartha Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-025
Content Description
Archival material from Venkatasubbiah Siddhartha's papers, covering intersections of science and technology policy in India, security and international policy, from circa 1940 to circa 2005. Including material relating to ISRO, National Committee on Science and Technology, Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet, United Nations 1540, defence and security. Almost all material is in the form of loose sheets/paper or thin, bound reports.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1940 - 2025
Found in:
Archives at NCBS
Y S Rajan Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-041
Content Description
Series one contains Rajan's writings. It has been divided into four sub-series. Sub-series one contains Rajan's handwritten autobiography and reflections, with associated notes and documents. It contains audio-files containing recordings Rajan had created for his autobiography. Sub-series two contains handwritten draft of a book on India at 2014 as well as a prited copy. Sub-series three contains mostly drafts and printed copies of talks and addresses made by Rajan at several educational...
Dates:
1965 - 2021
Found in:
Archives at NCBS
