Anil Kumar appointed as Vice President of International Astronautical Federation

 Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) senior scientist Anil Kumar has been elected as the Vice President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Anil Kumar is currently working as Associate Director in ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC).

 Established in the year 1951, the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is the world's leading organization working in the field of space, with 433 members in 72 countries. IAF actively encourages development in the field of space for peaceful purposes and supports the dissemination of scientific and technical information related to space.