Vikram Sarabhai
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was an Indian physicist and astronomer. He is internationally regarded as the Father of the Indian Space Program. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1972.
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Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was an Indian physicist and astronomer who initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1972. He is internationally regarded as the Father of the Indian Space Program.
During his lifetime, he practiced Jainism. He married the classical dancer Mrinalini in 1942. 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.
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