Important Roles in International Bodies
- Vice President (Scientific Affairs), International Academy of Astronautics (2003–2005)
- Member, International Academy of Astronautics Sub-Committee on Mars Exploration (1992–93)
- Indian Representative, IEEE Space Panel (1992)
- Chairman, COSPAR Panel on Space Research in Developing Countries (1994–2000)
- Member, COSPAR Bureau (1994–2002)
- Chairman, International Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) (1997–98).
- Chairman, Senior Officials Committee of UN-ESCAP Meet (1999–2000) leading to DELHI DECLARATION.
- Member, Board of Trustees of the International Academy of Astronautics, Paris (2001-)
- Member, Advisory Board of International Space University (ISU), Strasbourg, France
- Co-Chairman, International Academy of Astronautics Study Committee on “Space for Peace” (2002–2003)
- Visiting Professor, King’s College, London (2009 onwards)
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