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Vikram Sarabhai
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai 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", Sarabhai was honored with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972.
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science · Indian physicist and astronomer · physicist · engineer · also Vikram Sarabhai, Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai Jain, Sarabhai
Born 12 August 1919 · Died 30 December 1971 · Q325470
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2026· 5 entries
Ahmedabad Mirror: Dr Vikram Sarabhai honoured on his 107th b’day at CEE event
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Public attention spiked: 3,511 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.2× the usual 670, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Dr Vikram Sarabhai honoured on his 107th b’day at CEE event” (Ahmedabad Mirror).
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The Hindu: IIA Director wins COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal
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The Indian Express: Vikram Sarabhai Medal awarded to Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam
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2025· 3 entries
moneycontrol.com: Quote of the day by Vikram Sarabhai: “I believe that a person who does not have respect for time and does not have a sense of timing can achieve little.”
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NDTV: Remembering Father Of Indian Space: How Vikram Sarabhai Built Indian Space Research Organisation From Scratch
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Mint: Vikram Sarabhai, the cosmic capitalist whose vision encompassed Indian industry
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2024· 2 entries
Indiatimes: ISRO chairmen list; from Vikram Sarabhai to S. Somanath
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jagranjosh.com: Who is Vikram Sarabhai? The Father of Indian Space Programme, ISRO
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2019· 1 entry
NDTV: Isro Founder Vikram Sarabhai
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1973· 1 entry
The International Astronomical Union decided that a lunar crater, Bessel A, in the Sea of Serenity will be known as the Sarabhai crater
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1972· 1 entry
Awarded Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering (1972).
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1971· 4 entries
Died 1971-12-30.
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“We look down on our scientists if they engage in outside consultation. We implicitly promote the ivory tower.”
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“The development of the nation is intimately linked with understanding and application of science and technology by its people.”
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“He who can listen to the music in the midst of noise can achieve great things.”
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1966· 2 entries
Awarded Padma Bhushan in science & engineering (1966).
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And the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972
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1963· 1 entry
Career landmark: Chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organization (1963–1971).
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1962· 1 entry
Awarded Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology (1962).
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1945· 1 entry
Returned to Cambridge to pursue his PhD and wrote a thesis, "Cosmic Ray Investigations in Tropical Latitudes", in 1947
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1942· 1 entry
Vikram Sarabhai married the classical dancer Mrinalini on 3 September 1942.
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1919· 1 entry
Born 1919-08-12.
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