Personal Information

Full Name: Mylswamy Annadurai

Nickname: Moon Man of India Annadurai Sir

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1958-07-02

Languages Known: Tamil English Hindi

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hindu

Hobbies: Space education outreach Motivational speaking Science promotion for youth Reading & writing Social development activities

Education

School: Government schools in Pollachi region, Tamil Nadu

College: Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Master’s degree in Engineering Doctorate (Honorary recognitions for scientific achievements)

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Mylswamy Mother: Madathiammal

Siblings: Not Public

Marital Status: married

Wife: Not Public

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Space Scientist Science Promoter and Public Speaker Former Director of ISRO Satellite Missions

Skills:

Net Worth: Not Public

Awards & Achievements: Played a core leadership role in Chandrayaan-1 mission Project Director of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) Helped India achieve interplanetary success in its first attempt Popular figure promoting science among students Honoured by multiple universities and scientific organisations Known nationally as the “Moon Man of India” Contributed to dozens of advanced satellites for communication and remote sensing

Biography Details

Born in Tamil Nadu in 1958, Mylswamy Annadurai grew up with a great interest in science and technology. After studying engineering in Coimbatore, he joined ISRO and became one of the most influential satellite mission architects in India.

He was a key leader of Chandrayaan-1, India’s first lunar mission, which confirmed the presence of water molecules on the Moon. Later, he served as a senior mission leader for Mangalyaan, India’s first Mars mission, which made global history by reaching Mars on its first attempt at low cost.

Beyond deep-space missions, he contributed to numerous communication and Earth-observation satellites that benefit agriculture, education, tele-medicine and disaster management.

After retiring from ISRO, he continues to travel widely, inspiring millions of students with his message that science belongs to everyone and India’s space future is in the hands of young innovators.

• Honoured at multiple events celebrating Chandrayaan-3 achievements

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• Continues to deliver motivational talks across India on space innovation

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• Involved in STEM education initiatives, especially in Tamil Nadu and rural India

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• Recognized as one of the prominent architects behind India’s lunar success story

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