Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th Birth Anniversary | 13 Aug 2024

Recently, India celebrated Dr. Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th birth anniversary on 12th August, who pioneered India's space program and founded key institutions across various fields.

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, born in Ahmedabad in 1919, is the father of India’s space program and mentor to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
He established the Physical Research Laboratory at age 28 and conducted pioneering research on cosmic rays.
Sarabhai's efforts led to the creation of INCOSPAR in 1962, which later became ISRO, and facilitated the transfer of Viking engine technology from France to India.
His contact with NASA paved the way for the Satellite Instructional T.V. Experiment (SITE) in 1975, introducing cable TV to India.
Sarabhai was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 1972.