🚀
🛰️
VIKRAM SARABHAI
(1919 – 1971)
★ The Father of India's Space Program ★
Pioneered the Indian space program and laid its foundation.
Founded ISRO – the Indian Space Research Organisation in 1969.
Established PRL (Physical Research Laboratory) in 1947 in Ahmedabad.
Believed that space technology should be used for the
development and welfare of common people.
Played a key role in bringing satellite communication,
remote sensing and education to India.
A visionary leader who inspired generations of scientists and strengthened India's progress.
📗 SPACE SCIENCE
📘 SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
📕 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
📋 ABOUT VIKRAM SARABHAI
Born : 12 August 1919, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Education: St. John's College, Cambridge University, UK
Profession: Physicist, Institution Builder, Space Scientist
Known For: Father of India's Space Program, Founder of ISRO, PRL & IIM Ahmedabad
Died : 30 December 1971, Kovalam, Kerala, India
🏆 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Founded ISRO in 1969.
Established PRL in 1947 for research in cosmic rays and space science.
Set up the first rocket launching station at Thumba, Kerala.
Played a major role in the development of satellite communication and remote sensing in India.
Believed in the power of science for national development and self-reliance.
🚀
इसरो | ISRO
— FOUNDER
⏳ LIFE TIMELINE
1919
Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
1940s
Studied in Cambridge University, UK
1947
Established PRL (Physical Research Laboratory)
1962
Played a key role in India's early space research
1969
Founded ISRO – Indian Space Research Organisation
1971
Passed away on 30 December 1971 in Kerala
"
We do not have the fantasy of competing with the economically advanced nations in the exploration of the Moon or the planets or manned space travel. But we are very keen on being second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.
– Vikram Sarabhai
