Vikram Sarabhai
Vikram Sarabhai | |
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Official portrait of Dr Vikram Sarabhai | |
| 1st Chairperson of ISRO | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | M. G. K. Menon |
| Chairman of the Indian National Committee for Space Research | |
| In office 1963–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Chairperson of the Atomic Energy Commission of India | |
| In office 1966–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Homi J. Bhabha |
| Succeeded by | H.N. Sethna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai 12 August 1919 |
| Died | 30 December 1971 (aged 52) |
| Spouse | Mrinalini Sarabhai (m.1942; died.2016) |
| Children | Mallika Sarabhai (daughter)
Kartikeya Sarabhai (son) |
| Parent(s) | Ambalal Sarabhai (father) |
| Scientific career | |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge (BA, PhD) |
| Known for | Indian space program Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1966) Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) (1972) |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | Indian Space Research Organisation Physical Research Laboratory |
| Doctoral advisor | C. V. Raman |
| Doctoral students | Udupi Ramachandra Rao |
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", Sarabhai was honored with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972.