Palani SomarajuP.SOMARAJU: B.E. (Mech), C.Eng.(I), F.I.E. - (Retired DGM, SDSC (ISRO) Sriharikota)Shri Somaraju is a poet and writer of fiction and technical articles/books. His notable work includes "Neeli Needala Vasantham (నీలి నీడల వసంతం)" (The Spring of Blue Sadows) is a touching Telugu novel that will take you on a journey of emotions and experiences. He worked in different capacities as Scientist/ Engineer, in the "Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)" at its Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) located at Trivandrum and Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC) located at Sriharikota.He took key roles in Establishing Solid Propellant Rocket Manufacturing Plant at Sriharikota (World's third largest plant of its kind) and in the Development and processing of Large Size Solid Propellant Rockets. These rockets form part of ISRO's Satellite Launch Vehicles used for launching satellites such as Remote Sensing and Communication Satellites as well as Spacecraft such as Chandrayaan & MangalyaanHe is also a "Fellow of Institute of Engineers (Aerospace)", "Chartered Engineer" and "Life member of Astronautical Society of India" Read More Read Less