With Chandrayaan-3 landing to Moon, people are curious and are seeking for answers as there has been a lot of mystery behind what the scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation actually do.

Some years ago, ISRO scientists did a Reddit AMA and their answers were truly insightful.

Take a look at it!

1. What kind of qualifications would I require to work at ISRO?

“You have to be an Indian with a degree/diploma in Mech/Electronics/Electrical/Civil disciplines. There are posts available for Scientists, Technicians, Technical Assistants, Admin Officers, Purchase Officers etc. being offered; depending on eligibility. There will be an exam for each type of post, followed by an interview for selection. One can also get into ISRO by enrolling into IIST and complete the course to get absorbed.”

2. How does ISRO retain talent? Have any of your co-workers left ISRO? What are the reasons for employees leaving the organization?

“ISRO has lots of perks, less than what many government organisations have, but still, more than what a person earning the same amount of money would have in the private sector. The pay is more than ₹6.5 lakhs per annum without taxes. There are good insurances with nominal contributions. There is a health service scheme that provides access to multi and super speciality hospitals at a nominal monthly contribution. Most of our coworkers who have left ISRO did so because they wanted other things in life. Like money, or power.

3. Does ISRO have a Carl Sagan/Neil deGrasse Tyson-like figure who is interested in explaining space/astrophysics/engineering to the layman?

“Dr A P J Abdul Kalam worked for ISRO. Then, there is Prof Yash Pal who was the director SAC, Ahmedabad. There are other less known names too, and all these people are working towards bringing science and science education to the aam aadmi.”

4. How busy is a workday for you?

“I have delivered a 85 hour work week, two weeks ago. Right now, the number is 60. The rule says you can’t be asked for more than 40. There’s your answer.