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Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (12 August 1919 – 30 December 1971) 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 ", [ 2 ] Sarabhai was honored with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972.
The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was founded in 1962 under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) with Vikram Sarabhai as its chairperson which in 1969 became ISRO. [4] In 1972, government of India had set up a space commission and DOS and brought ISRO under DOS. [5]
Known as the cradle of space sciences in India, the Physical Research Laboratory was founded in 1947 by Vikram Sarabhai. [2] PRL had a modest beginning at his residence, with research on cosmic rays .
The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] was established by India's first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru under the ...
The Physical Research Laboratory was founded on 11 November 1947 [2] by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. The laboratory had a modest beginning at his residence, with research on cosmic rays . The institute was formally established at the M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, with support from the Karmkshetra Educational Foundation and the Ahmedabad Education ...
It was founded by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. [ 3 ] On 19 March 2021, SAC in a major breakthrough demonstrated free space quantum communication technology at a distance of 300 meters between two buildings through live video conferencing as part of Quantum Experiments using Satellite Technology (QuEST) project.
Vikram Sarabhai, first chairperson of INCOSPAR, ISRO's predecessor organization As the national space agency of India, ISRO's purpose is the pursuit of all space-based applications such as research, reconnaissance, and communications.
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), focusing on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme. [2] It is located in Thiruvananthapuram , in the Indian state of Kerala .