History of scientist vikram sarabhai

Indian physicist and astronomer

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.

Personal life

Vikram Sarabhai was born on 12 August 1919 in a GujaratiŚvetāmbaraShrimaliJain family, in Ahmedabad, India.^[3][4][5] His father was Ambalal Sarabhai a major industrialist committed to the Indian independence movement.^[6][1] Vikram Sarabhai married the classical dancer Mrinalini in 1942.

History of scientist vikram sarabhai

The couple had two children. His daughter Mallika gained prominence as an actress and activist, and his son Kartikeya too became an active person in science. He attended Gujarat College, Ahmedabad, but later moved to the University of Cam