Tessy Thomas

Former Project Director For Agni-IV Missile | Director General of Aeronautical Systems - DRDO

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Tessy Thomas, known as the 'Missile Woman' of India is the Director-General of Aeronautical Systems and the former Project Director for Agni-IV missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). She is the first woman scientist to head a missile project in India. 

The 56-year-old has a doctorate in missile guidance and has worked in the field for over three decades. She has contributed in guidance, trajectory simulation and mission design at the DRDO. She designed the guidance scheme for long-range missile systems, which is used in all Agni missiles. She was conferred with Agni Self-reliance award in 2001. She is a recipient of multiple fellowships and honorary doctorates.

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