Quick Info
| Profession | Scientist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about P. Veeramuthuvel
31/01/2026
P. Veeramuthuvel spoke at the 12th convocation of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in Chennai as the chief guest. He highlighted the role of teachers in shaping judgement, values, and purpose, framing India’s space progress as rooted in classroom learning.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Palanivenu Veeramuthuvel |
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| Other names | Veera Muthuvel, Veeramuthuvel Palanivelu, P Veeramuthuvel, Palanivel Veeramuthuvel |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Railway Mixed Hs Secondary School Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 10/02/2008 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kavita Balasubramani (homemaker) |
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| Children | He has a daughter (studies in a gurukulam in Coimbatore). |
Family
| Father | P. Palaniven (retired technician from the Southern Railways division of the Indian Railways) |
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| Mother | Name not publicly disclosed |
| Spouse | Kavita Balasubramani |
| Children | He has a daughter. |
Career
| Service Years | 2004-present |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Veeramuthuvel was appointed Project Director of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission by ISRO in 2019. | |
| 2. He completed engineering courses in the US, UK, Russia, and France. | |
| 3. Veeramuthuvel contributed to designing various remote sensing satellites for India and other countries. | |
| 4. He worked on the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), assisting in creating the Mangalyaan satellite and its spacecraft. | |
| 5. Joining ISRO in December 2004, he started as a Scientist Engineer and took on different roles over time. | |
| 6. He succeeded Muthayya Vanitha as the Project Director of Chandrayaan-3. | |
| 7. Veeramuthuvel authored multiple research articles for renowned scientific journals. | |
| 8. He follows Sadhguru and sought his blessings for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. | |
| 9. After Chandrayaan-3's touchdown, his father and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu praised him. | |
| 10. Google commemorated Chandrayaan-3's achievement with a doodle. | |
| 11. As Associate Project Director of Chandrayaan-2, he coordinated with NASA for mission prospects and science, including discussions for a Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA). | |
| 12. He worked on planning for the second Mars Orbiter Mission. | |
| 13. In 2023, he donated over two years' worth of his take-home salary (approx. Rs 25 lakh) to the alumni associations of his alma maters after receiving the award from the Tamil Nadu government. | |
| 14. He is described as a 'simple man' and 'average student' who led a huge team to put India on the moon. |
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