Debajyoti Chakrabarti

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Dr. Debajyoti Chakrabarti is a distinguished aerospace engineer whose pioneering work has been instrumental in advancing India’s lunar exploration capabilities. His primary research areas encompass spacecraft trajectory design, powered descent guidance, and autonomous landing systems for planetary missions. Dr. Chakrabarti’s most significant contribution is his leadership in developing the landing profile and powered descent strategy for Chandrayaan-3, which achieved a historic first by executing a soft touchdown near the lunar south pole—a feat no other robotic mission had accomplished. His work involved years of meticulous design, subsystem development, and rigorous integrated system testing, validated through extensive simulations. This landmark achievement, detailed in his highly cited 2024 paper, has garnered 4 citations and stands as a testament to his technical expertise. Dr. Chakrabarti’s efforts have not only cemented India’s position in space exploration but also provided a robust framework for future planetary landings, inspiring a new generation of researchers in autonomous navigation and space mission design.