Creations by Mrinalini Sarabhai.
Dr. Sarabhai's special interest was in space programs.
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC)
Sarabhai was born in Ahmedabad on 11 November
Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre(VASCSC)
Sarabhai emphasized the importance of a space program in his quote:.
Vikram Sarabhai is known as the father of Indian space research.
Vikram Sarabhai died on 30 December 1971 at Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Dr Sarabhai gave a new direction to our space and nuclear programmes.
From a young age Sarabhai developed a deep interest in science and mathematics.
Upon learning this, Sarabhai offered him leave for higher education if he made
Interested in science education, Sarabhai founded a Community Science Centre at Ahmedabad in 1966.
Dr Sarabhai started a project for the fabrication and launch of an Indian satellite.
Sarabhai, the founding father of space science research in India,
and a rover named‘Pragyan', which means‘wisdom'.
Space Applications Centre,
Ahmedabad(This institution came into existence after merging six institutions/centres established by Sarabhai) 7.
Sarabhai was instrumental in forming India's future in astronomy
and setting up the country's space research facilities.
Sarabhai was also awarded a Tripos in 1940 for his contribution to the natural sciences(at Cambridge).
He said that institutions set up by Vikram Sarabhai have become the Center of Excellence today.
After the successful establishment of PRL, Dr. Sarabhai contributed significantly in the establishment of several institutions.
There were many, but If
I were to mention one name that would be Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
Sarabhai was a creator
and cultivator of institutions and PRL was the first step in that direction.
The Prime Minister remembered Vikram Sarabhai saying that he played an important role in India's space program.
The Prime Minister remembered Vikram Sarabhai saying that he played an important role in India's space programme.
India was lucky that the country's
space programme took wings under the visionary leadership of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
At that time, Vikram Sarabhai gave a new dimension to science with his skills and leadership ability.
Google Doodle on 11th May
celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of Mrinalini Sarabhai, the renowned Indian classical dancer.
programme was driven by the vision of Vikram Sarabhai, considered the father of the Indian Space Programme.
Sivan, at present Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre,
will succeed Kumar, who was appointed on January 12, 2015.
After the Britishers left the country Sarabhai took the onus of expanding the scientific prowess of the nation.
Also chairman of the Space Science and technology Centre(SSTC) at the time, Sarabhai only recruited highly qualified professionals.