New Delhi, April 25 -- Former ISRO chairman K Kasturirangan passed away on Friday in Bengaluru, officials said.

"He left for heavenly abode this morning at his residence in Bengaluru. His body will be kept at Raman Research Institute (RRI) for paying last respects on April 27," as per a PTI report quoting officials.

Kasturirangan, who was 84 at the time of his death, is survived by his wife and two sons, according to the report quoting family sources. The sources also said that the former ISRO chief was suffering from ailments related to age for the past few months.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the death of Kasturirangan.

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