IISc honors Maruthi R Akella with minor planet named after him
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IISc alumnus Maruthi R Akella has been honored for his development of algorithms that guided Intuitive Machines' IM-1 lunar lander mission. In recognition of his contributions, minor planet 5376 has been named 'Maruthiakella'. This marks a significant acknowledgment of his impact in space exploration technology.
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