Q. Who is known as the father of Indian Space Program?
Solution:
- Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was an Indian scientist and innovator widely regarded as the father of India’s space programme.
- Sarabhai received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Medal in 1962.
- 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.
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