ISRO was founded by Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai.
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was an Indian scientist and astronomer who pioneered space exploration and contributed to the development of
nuclear power in India. In 1966, he was awarded the
Padma Bhushan, and in 1972, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. He is popularly regarded as the 'Father of Indian Space Program' around the globe.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's federal space agency, with headquarters in
Bengaluru. It is managed by the
Department of Space (DOS), which is officially directed by the Prime Minister, and the Chairman of ISRO
also serves as the executive of DOS. ISRO is India's major organization for
space-based activities, space travel, and the advancement of associated technology. It is one of only six national space organizations on the
planet with official launch abilities, cryogenic motors, the ability to conduct extra-terrestrial operations, and the ability to run vast networks of orbiting satellites.
