Himani Saini

I have earned Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics and Informatics from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR). The subject which influenced me the most was Operations Research therefore, completed my PhD in Mathematical Programming from IITR. During last phase of my PhD program, I got an opportunity to join Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), since then I am working as a space scientist. After joining ISRO Worked in the area of Launch Vehicles and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites. Currently, Working on Mission Design, Mission Planning, Mission Analysis, Implementation, Testing, Mission Operations and Maintenance of Low Earth Orbit Spacecraft’s (IRS) missions.

Initially for 3 years I worked on Launch Vehicle Programs at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, later in 2013, I switched over to UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bangalore. Since then I am working on Mission Analysis, Mission Planning and Mission Operations for Low Earth Orbit Satellites till today. Being a mission expert, I am responsible for mission analysis, mission planning and mission operations. All these elements of mission start from the definition of the mission objective, design of satellite to accomplish the mission, realization of satellite, launch and to make operational till the end of mission life.

I have been involved in many programs of ISRO for communication needs, social obligations and scientific missions. I have actively participated and contributed for the success of various missions and motivating leader to pursue the extra miles. I earned a responsible position in various Indian Remote Sensing Satellites (IRS) and Scientific missions. Proudly to become the part and to play major role in India’s First land mark mission i.e. XPOSAT dedicated to X-Ray Polarimetry.