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Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai Jain (12 August 1919 – 30 December 1971) was an Indian physicist and astronomer who initiated space research and helped to develop nuclear power in India. Often regarded as the " Father of Indian space program ", [2] Sarabhai was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972.
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai died on 30 December 1971 at Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Awards Shanti SwarupBhatnagar Award (1962)
Nov 30, 2023 · Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the "Father of the Indian Space Programme" by the scientific community. He played a key role in the formation of India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), of which he later served as chairman.
With a belief that space technology could play a meaningful role in national development and solving the problems of common man, Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai shaped the Indian Space Programme in 1960. He saw tremendous potential of using modern science to help in the process of development.
May 6, 2024 · Vikram Sarabhai, Indian physicist and industrialist who initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India. He established the Indian National Committee for Space Research (later the Indian Space Research Organization) in 1962.
The illustrious physicist Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai (1919-1971) was the honorary, part-time director of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad during the initial years of the Institute. He was born on August 12, 1919 in a family of industrialists.
The illustrious physicist Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai (1919-1971) was the honorary, part-time director of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad during the initial years of the Institute. He was born on August 12, 1919 in a family of industrialists.
Aug 13, 2019 · Born a hundred years ago in British-ruled India, it was Dr Vikram Sarabhai who convinced the post-Independence Indian government to focus on space research. Especially after the Russian Sputnik launch in 1957.
Dec 30, 2022 · Meet Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the Father of the Indian space programme. During laying down the foundation of India’s Space Programme, Dr Vikram Sarabhai said, “There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation. To us, there is no ambiguity of purpose.”
On the occasion of his 104th birth anniversary, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) pays homage to the illustrious legacy of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneering force behind India’s ambitious space program.
