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Remembering space scientist Vikram Sarabhai on his birthday

New Delhi: Born on August 12, 1919 at Ahmedabad, Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai is considered  the "Father of Indian space programme." From the school `Retreat' run by his parents on Montessori lines, he proceeded to Cambridge

PTI Updated on: August 12, 2013 15:50 IST


Like Bhabha, Sarabhai wanted the practical application of science to reach the common man. Thus he saw a golden opportunity to harness space science to the development of the country in the fields of communication, meteorology, remote sensing and education.










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