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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. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972.
Apr 12, 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.
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A tribute to Vikram Sarabhai, the physicist and astronomer who pioneered space research and space technology in India. Learn about his life, achievements, and legacy in the fields of cosmic rays, nuclear power, space science, and space industry.
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Dec 30, 2022 · Dr Vikram Sarabhai laid the foundation of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) in 1969, and in the five decades since then India has reached the Moon and Mars.
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Vikram Sarabhai, who initiated India's space research and helped develop nuclear power in the country, was born on August 12, 1919. Known as the father of the Indian space program Vikram...
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Vikram Sarabhai served of PRL from 1966-1971. He was also Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. He along with other Ahmedabad-based industrialists played a major role in the creation of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
On his 104th birth anniversary, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) paid tribute to the legacy of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the visionary behind the Indian space programme. Known for...
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