News: Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, received the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal – 2026.

Highlights

• Prestigious international award for excellence in space research.
• Awarded jointly by COSPAR and ISRO.
• Presented once every two years at the COSPAR Scientific Assembly.
• Established in 1990 to honour Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space programme.

Eligibility

• Open to space scientists worldwide.
• Recognises outstanding contributions to space science, especially benefiting developing countries.

2026 Recipient

• Awarded for contributions to: Stellar populations, Blue straggler stars, Galaxy evolution, Calibration scientist for UVIT onboard AstroSat.