Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25 (PTI) Kerala scientist Jayan N has been conferred the Vigyan Shri award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to India's space technology development.

Jayan currently serves as the Project Director for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) under the ISRO. Earlier, he was the Deputy Director at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, a government release said.

"He played a pivotal role in the design and development of India’s first indigenous cryogenic engine used in the GSLV program. Jayan also led the team that developed the CE-20 cryogenic engine, which powers the GSLV Mk III (LVM3) launch vehicle, India's most powerful rocket to date," it said.

The release added that the Vigyan Shri award recognises his except

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