100th Birth Anniversary of ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai
Today is the 100th Birth Anniversary of ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (12 August 1919 – 30 December 1971) was an Indian scientist and innovator widely regarded as the father of India's space programme. Dr. Sarabhai was a dreamer and had an extraordinary ability to make his dream come true with hard work. According to Nobel Prize winner French Physicist Pierre Curie, Dr. Sarabhai's aim was to make life a dream and to make that dream come true.
He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972.
He was the son of Ambalal Sarabhai & Sarala Sarabhai, he came from the famous Sarabhai family of India who were major industrialists committed to the Indian independence movement. He married the classical dancer Mrinalini in 1942.
President of the General Conference of the I.A.E.A., Vienna (1970)
Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India (1966–1971)
Vice-President, Fourth UN Conference on 'Peaceful uses of Atomic Energy' (1971)
Founder and Chairman (1963–1971), Space Applications Centre
In 1973, the International Astronomical Union decided that a lunar crater, Bessel A, in the Sea of Serenity will be known as the Sarabhai crater.
The lander on India's moon mission Chandrayaan II is named Vikram in his honor which will finally land near South Pole of the moon on Sep 7, 2019.
Early Life
A Great Institution Builder
Dr. Sarabhai was a great institution builder. Here are the list of some very important institutions built/founded by Dr. Sarabhai-
- Physics Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad;
- Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad;
- Community Science Center; Ahmedabad,
- Darpan Academy for Performing Arts, Ahmedabad;
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram;
- Space Applications Center, Ahmedabad;
- Faster Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) Kalpakkam;
- Variable Energy Cyclotron Project, Kolkata;
- Electronic Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) Hyderabad and
- Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) Jaduguda, Bihar.
Distinguished Positions
President of the Physics section, Indian Science Congress (1962)President of the General Conference of the I.A.E.A., Vienna (1970)
Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India (1966–1971)
Vice-President, Fourth UN Conference on 'Peaceful uses of Atomic Energy' (1971)
Founder and Chairman (1963–1971), Space Applications Centre
A Great Scientist/Person
Indian Postal Department released a commemorative Postal Stamp On his first death anniversary (30 December 1972)In 1973, the International Astronomical Union decided that a lunar crater, Bessel A, in the Sea of Serenity will be known as the Sarabhai crater.
The lander on India's moon mission Chandrayaan II is named Vikram in his honor which will finally land near South Pole of the moon on Sep 7, 2019.
On the 100th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Sarabhai, Google make a Doodle in his honor.
@ Social Plateform
Remembering Dr Vikram Sarabhai on his birth centenary. Considered the father of our space programme, Dr Sarabhai was a stalwart of Indian science. He built several institutions; mentored & inspired generations of scientists. We cherish his services and his legacy #PresidentKovind pic.twitter.com/2GJFSWgOPX— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 12, 2019
On the 100th Birthday of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, we express our gratitude for his vision, for sowing the seeds of #IIMA as well as several other institutions over the years, and for making an unparalleled contribution towards the development and advancement of our great nation. pic.twitter.com/j0cSm6uV5D— IIM Ahmedabad (@IIMAhmedabad) August 11, 2019
ISRO announces Vikram Sarabhai Journalism award in space science, technology and research to recognize and reward journalists who have actively contributed towards the field of space science, applications, and research. The articles published from 2019 to 2020 will be considered. pic.twitter.com/sxS7xEB16L— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 7, 2019
Father of India's Space Programme & great Scientist Padma Bhushan #VikramSarabhai was born #OnThisDay in 1919. pic.twitter.com/RTIRvzCRHv— ALL INDIA RADIO (@AkashvaniAIR) August 11, 2019
Remembering Shri Vikram Sarabhai, a great scientist and innovator on his birth anniversary.— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) August 12, 2019
Known as the Father of India's Space Programme, his distinct contribution to science will always be held in reverence. pic.twitter.com/akyy12qTSP
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