Bengaluru: ISRO scientist N Valarmathi who did the countdown for a number of missions including the Chandrayaan-3 died in Chennai on September 2 following cardiac arrest, an official said here on Monday.
Valarmathi died at a Chennai hospital, the ISRO official added.
Chandrayaan 3 is said to be her last countdown assignment.
Condolences poured in for Valarmathi from all quarters.
Dr P V Venkitakrishnan, former ISRO Director said “the voice of Valarmathi Madam will not be there for the countdowns of future missions of ISRO from Sriharikotta.” “Chandrayaan 3 was her final countdown announcement. An unexpected demise. Feel so sad. Pranams,” he said in a post on X.
In his social media post, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed grief over Valarmathi’s demise.
“Saddened to hear about the passing of N Valarmathi ji, the voice behind many @isro launch countdowns, including Chandrayaan 3,” he said.
“My condolences to her family and friends. Om Shanti,” he added. (Agencies)
