Madhavan Chandradathan
M. C. Dathan | |
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Chandradathan in 2015 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Birla Institute of Technology Govt. Engg. College, Thrissur SN College, Varkala |
| Occupation | Space scientist |
| Known for | Indian Space Program Chandrayaan Mars Orbiter Mission |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2014) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Indian Space Research Organisation VSSC LPSC SDSC Government of Kerala |
M. C. Dathan is an Indian space scientist and former director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). The Government of India honoured him, in 2014, by awarding him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of science and technology. In May 2016, the Government of Kerala appointed MC Dathan as the scientific advisor to chief minister.