Vikram Sarabhai was a man much ahead of his times. The reason, he is called the Father of Indian Space Program,🛰 is his contribution in forming India’s future in astronomy🔭 and setting up the country’s space research facilities.
He was born into the family👨👩👦👦 of a well-known textile industrialist in Ahmedabad, on August 12, 1919. Today marks his 100th anniversary. Even Google is celebrating it!!!🥳
Initially, he underwent homeschooling.🏡 Later he pursued his education from Gujarat College in Ahmedabad and then moved to England to study in the University of Cambridge.🤓
The formation of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)🚀 was one of his greatest finds. In his times, it was called the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR). Later he built and directed the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is known to form the most elite institutions🏣 in India.
For his achievements🏆 and contribution in the field of Science & Space, he was awarded 2nd & 3rd highest civilian award i.e. Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhusan.😇
Interesting Facts
👉 Mahatma Gandhi also once stayed at their house while recovering from an illness.😲
👉 His family members could not attend his marriage💍 as they were a strong part of Quit India movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
👉 He was also responsible for bringing cable television📺 to India.
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