Vikram Sarabhai
Indian physicist and astronomer
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai Jain was an Indian physicist and astronomer who initiated space research and helped to develop nuclear power in India.
He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1972. Wikipedia
Born: August 12, 1919, Ahmedabad, India
Died: December 30, 1971 (age 52 years), Halcyon Castle Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Organizations founded: ISRO, Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Indian Institute Of Management–Ahmedabad (IIM–Ahmedabad), and more
Spouse: Mrinalini Sarabhai (m. 1942–1971)
Parents: Ambalal Sarabhai and Sarla Devi
Education: Sheth Chimanlal Nagindas Vidyalaya, University of Cambridge, St John's College, and more
Children: Mallika Sarabhai and Kartikeya Sarabhai