Vikram Sarabhai

Vikram Sarabhai

engineer
physicist
physics
🇮🇳India
🕊️Jainism
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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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Lifespan
1919 – 1971
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22
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6
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Career Journey

Background

Born in
Ahmedabad
Educated at
University of CambridgeSt John's CollegeGujarat College
Awards
🏆 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology🏆 Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering🏆 Padma Bhushan in science & engineering
Doctoral Advisors
🎓 Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman

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  • 1919

    Born

    Birth
  • 1971

    Died

    Death

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