Dr. Ritu Karidhal Wins Global Space Award 2026.

Awards | Dated: 03 Apr 2026

Senior ISRO scientist Dr. Ritu Karidhal was highly honored with the prestigious Global Space Award 2026 in Washington D.C. The award recognizes her exceptional leadership and technical contributions to India highly successful lunar and deep space missions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She was widely celebrated as the Mission Director for Chandrayaan-3.
  • The award is presented by the International Astronautical Federation.
  • She dedicated the massive honor to the women engineers of ISRO.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Winner: Dr. Ritu Karidhal.
  • Award: Global Space Award.
  • Field: Space Science.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which senior ISRO scientist recently won the prestigious Global Space Award 2026 for her leadership in lunar missions?

Correct Answer: Dr. Ritu Karidhal

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About Dr. Ritu Karidhal

  • Known As - Rocket Woman of India
  • Role - ISRO Senior Scientist