Mass Resignations Hit ISRO: Over 100 Scientists Quit Flagship Missions Like Gaganyaan
Mass Resignations Hit ISRO: Over 100 Scientists Quit Flagship Missions Like Gaganyaan The Department of Space (DoS) has actively stepped in to curb a major wave of resignations and voluntary retirements targeting the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) flagship national programs. An internal memorandum issued on July 14, 2026 , reveals a coordinated effort to stop an exodus that is directly impacting critical projects. The Core Details: The Scale: Multiple ISRO sources indicate that between 100 and 120 Group 'A' scientific and technical personnel have resigned in recent months. Affected Centers: The departures are heavily concentrated at key strategic hubs. Around 80 personnel have quit the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) and at least 20 have left the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) . High-Profile Exits: The departures include vital, experienced leads such as the LVM-3 project director (Victor Joseph), the SpaDeX project director , and key simulation mana...