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Vikram Sarabhai: The Visionary Who Gave India Its Space Dream
Remembering Dr. Vikram Sarabhai – Architect of India’s Space Dream 🌟
Born: 12 August 1919 – Passed: 30 December 1971
"We must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society." – Vikram Sarabhai
A physicist, astronomer, visionary, and institution builder — Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is celebrated as the Father of the Indian Space Program. His work transformed India’s scientific capabilities and global standing.
🚀 Key Milestones:
- Founder of PRL (1947): Established the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad for pioneering space & atmospheric sciences.
- Founder of ISRO: Laid the foundation of India’s space activities and vision.
- Institution Builder: Helped set up IIM–Ahmedabad, NID, and the Community Science Centre (now Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre).
- Industrialist & Innovator: Successfully led ventures like Sarabhai Chemicals, Swastik, and Sarabhai Glass.
🏅 Honors:
- Padma Bhushan (1966) | Padma Vibhushan (Posthumous, 1972)
- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award (1962)
- Moon crater Bessel named in his memory
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram named in his honor
Today, on his birth anniversary, we pay tribute to his unmatched contribution to science, technology, and nation-building. His vision continues to guide India’s journey to the stars. 🌌
Born: 12 August 1919 – Passed: 30 December 1971
"We must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society." – Vikram Sarabhai
A physicist, astronomer, visionary, and institution builder — Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is celebrated as the Father of the Indian Space Program. His work transformed India’s scientific capabilities and global standing.
🚀 Key Milestones:
- Founder of PRL (1947): Established the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad for pioneering space & atmospheric sciences.
- Founder of ISRO: Laid the foundation of India’s space activities and vision.
- Institution Builder: Helped set up IIM–Ahmedabad, NID, and the Community Science Centre (now Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre).
- Industrialist & Innovator: Successfully led ventures like Sarabhai Chemicals, Swastik, and Sarabhai Glass.
🏅 Honors:
- Padma Bhushan (1966) | Padma Vibhushan (Posthumous, 1972)
- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award (1962)
- Moon crater Bessel named in his memory
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram named in his honor
Today, on his birth anniversary, we pay tribute to his unmatched contribution to science, technology, and nation-building. His vision continues to guide India’s journey to the stars. 🌌
Category: Science
Author: Admin
Date: August 12, 2025
