Physical Research Laboratory
Vikram Sarabhai founds the Physical Research Laboratory, initially concentrating on cosmic rays and upper-atmosphere research.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Vikram Sarabhai Biography and Timeline
Follow Vikram Sarabhai through 4 dated historical records for India.
Vikram Sarabhai, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1947–1969Years on this page
1947
1962
INCOSPAR
Vikram Sarabhai takes responsibility for organising Indian space research through the newly formed INCOSPAR.
Role range: 1962-1971
1963
First Sounding Rocket
Under Vikram Sarabhai's leadership, India launches its first sounding rocket from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station.
Role range: 1962-1971
1969
Formation of ISRO
ISRO is formed under the Department of Atomic Energy with Vikram Sarabhai leading India's expanding space programme.
Role range: 1969-1971
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.