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Key Highlights * First Indian woman to be honored with the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal. * Fourth Indian scientist overall to receive the award. * Recognition of India’s growing influence in global space research. Detailed Insights Background of the Award: Established in 1990 to commemorate Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the medal is jointly presented by COSPAR and ISRO to scientists from developing nations who have made significant contributions to space science. Dr. Annapurni Subramaniam’s Profile: A distinguished astrophysicist specializing in stellar populations, star clusters, and galaxy evolution, she currently directs the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences in Bengaluru. Historical Context: Prior recipients from India include U. R. Rao (1996), Gurbax Singh Lakhina (2014), and Anil Bharadwaj (2024). Annapurni’s award marks a milestone for Indian women in space science. Significance: The medal underscores India’s expanding role in international space research and encourages further collaboration among developing countries. Key Concepts * Cospar: International scientific body that promotes collaboration in space research. * Vikram Sarabhai Medal: Award recognizing outstanding contributions by scientists from developing nations. * Stellar Populations: Groups of stars that share common origins and evolutionary histories. * Galaxy Evolution: Study of how galaxies form, change, and interact over cosmic time.

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