Vikram Sarabhai was born on August 12, 1919, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, into a prominent industrialist family.
Sarabhai studied at Cambridge University, earning a degree in Natural Sciences, and later completed his Ph.D. in 1947.
Sarabhai began his research career in cosmic rays under Nobel laureate C.V. Raman at the Indian Institute of Science.
In 1947, Sarabhai founded PRL in Ahmedabad, turning it into a premier research institute.
Sarabhai’s vision led to the creation of INCOSPAR in 1962, which later became ISRO, marking India’s entry into space exploration.
Under Sarabhai’s leadership, India launched its first rocket from Thumba in 1963, a significant milestone in space research.
Sarabhai initiated institutions like IIM Ahmedabad and received accolades like the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
On his 104th birthday, ISRO celebrated Sarabhai’s contributions, emphasizing his role in founding India’s space program.
Sarabhai’s groundbreaking work continues to inspire India’s space scientists and researchers.
Vikram Sarabhai’s legacy lives on in every milestone ISRO achieves, a true testament to his visionary contributions.
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