Aryabhata Award

Aryabhata Award
Individual award for notable contributions to astronautics
Sponsored byAstronautical Society of India, Minister of State (Prime Minister's Office)
Reward(s)₹1 lakh (equivalent to ₹1.3 lakh or US$1,600 in 2023) and an award citation

The Aryabhata Award or Aryabhatta Award is an annual award, presented to individuals with notable lifetime contributions in the field of astronautics and aerospace technology in India.

It was instituted by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) (established 1990), an International Astronautical Federation member since 1958. The award is usually presented by the Minister of State of the Prime Minister's Office, and consists of a citation and ₹1 lakh (₹100,000).

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