At the age of 28,
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai convinced the Indian government to Set up ISRO🤯
He had a dream to reach the moon
As Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai's incredible dream has come true
A thread🧵on the inspiring & incredible Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
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Dr. Vikram Sarabhai convinced the Indian government to Set up ISRO🤯
He had a dream to reach the moon
As Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai's incredible dream has come true
A thread🧵on the inspiring & incredible Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
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Dr Vikram Sarabhai was born in a well-to-do family of industrialists.
Sarabhai completed his doctorate degree from Cambridge University.
His Ph.D. was mentored by the great CV Raman(Nobel Prize winner)
Sarabhai completed his doctorate degree from Cambridge University.
His Ph.D. was mentored by the great CV Raman(Nobel Prize winner)
In a small room in Ahemadabad, he set up a Physical Research Laboratory
It is one of the finest institutes in the world concentrated on Space exploration
It is one of the finest institutes in the world concentrated on Space exploration
Vikram Sarabhai wanted to research on Cosmic Rays and how the earth’s atmosphere traps these rays. The PRL was established as an extension of “The Retreat”, the family home of the Sarabhais.
His Passion for Space exploration was immense
At 28, he persuaded the Indian Govt to set up ISRO.
He was convinced that a developing nation like India could go to the moon.
At 28, he persuaded the Indian Govt to set up ISRO.
He was convinced that a developing nation like India could go to the moon.
He Said
"Here are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation
To us, there is no ambiguity of purpose
We do not have the fantasy of competing with economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or the planets or manned space-flight
"Here are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation
To us, there is no ambiguity of purpose
We do not have the fantasy of competing with economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or the planets or manned space-flight
But we are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the community of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.”
In,1963
he launches a small rocket into space from a small Village called Thumba in Trivandrum.
He was successful in launching the rocket.
This would go on to become a major rocket launching site for ISRO in the coming years.
he launches a small rocket into space from a small Village called Thumba in Trivandrum.
He was successful in launching the rocket.
This would go on to become a major rocket launching site for ISRO in the coming years.
Spotting of Genius President of India APJ Abdul Kalam:-
Dr Sarabhai spotted the talent of APJ Abdul Kalam,
Not only did he spot him, but he also mentored him
Dr Sarabhai spotted the talent of APJ Abdul Kalam,
Not only did he spot him, but he also mentored him
President Kalam once said about the greatness of Dr Sarabhai👇
"“I was spotted by Prof. Vikram Sarabhai because I was not highly qualified, but I was working hard, I had acquired the knowledge at the time, when he spotted me as a young scientist.
"“I was spotted by Prof. Vikram Sarabhai because I was not highly qualified, but I was working hard, I had acquired the knowledge at the time, when he spotted me as a young scientist.
Then he gave me full responsibility to grow, not only he select me when I was in the lower bottom, but he gave me responsibility to grow and ensured that I succeed and if I failed, he was by my side.”
He helped build India's first satellite:-
In 1975 India's first satellite Aryabhatta was built.
Dr Sarabhai passed away in 1971 but a lot of cosmic work was used in creating India's first satellite
In 1975 India's first satellite Aryabhatta was built.
Dr Sarabhai passed away in 1971 but a lot of cosmic work was used in creating India's first satellite
Setting up of IIM-A:-
Vikram Sarabhai was also one of the founding members of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Today it continues to be a beacon for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Vikram Sarabhai was also one of the founding members of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Today it continues to be a beacon for innovation and entrepreneurship.
In 1966,Dr Vikram Sarabhai was given Padma Bhushan for his incredible contribution to space research in India.
In 1972 he was also given the Padma Bhushan
In 1972 he was also given the Padma Bhushan
Some incredible quotes by Dr Vikram Sarabhai:-
Dr. Sarabhai was a visionary who had an incredible passion and dedication for space research.
As India goes to the moon
We have to thank Dr. Vikram Sarabhai for his incredible vision.
Dr. Sarabhai was a visionary who had an incredible passion and dedication for space research.
As India goes to the moon
We have to thank Dr. Vikram Sarabhai for his incredible vision.
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