Breaking Down ISRO’s Talent Crisis: Over 100 Scientists Resign as Private Sector Beckons
Breaking Down ISRO’s Talent Crisis: Over 100 Scientists Resign as Private Sector Beckons India’s space agency is facing a serious grounded challenge — and it isn't hardware or rocketry. In recent months, between 100 and 120 senior scientists and engineers have reportedly resigned or taken voluntary retirement from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) . The exits strike at the heart of key national initiatives, hitting premier centers like the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru (~80 exits) and the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram (~20 exits). High-profile departures include critical mission leaders, such as project directors and lead simulation engineers tied to Chandrayaan-3 , SpaDeX , and the LVM-3 launch vehicle. Why Are Scientists Leaving ISRO? For decades, ISRO was the undisputed dream destination for India's brightest aerospace minds. Today, a shift in the domestic space landscape has altered the equation. ├── 🚀 Boom in ...