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title: "ISRO released the picture of the closest and biggest moon of Mars named \"Phobos\". Who was the founder of ISRO?"  
description: "ISRO released the picture of the closest and biggest moon of Mars named \"Phobos\". Who was the founder of ISRO?"  
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published: 2022-02-11  
updated: 2022-02-11  
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tags: ["current affair", "isro", "biggest moon", "mars"]  
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# ISRO released the picture of the closest and biggest moon of Mars named "Phobos". Who was the founder of ISRO?

[ISRO](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85467/isro-to-launch-moon-mission-chandraayan-3-on-july-14) released the [picture](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/34495/what-was-best-picture-of-the-year-of-the-second-los-angeles-olympics) of the closest and biggest [moon](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85453/trends-of-the-space-race-and-the-moon-landing-exploring-new-frontiers) of [Mars](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/87209/why-do-humans-want-to-live-on-mars) named 'Phobos'. Who was the [founder](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85021/success-story-of-jack-ma-alibaba-founder) of ISRO?

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## Answers

### Answer by Stuti Gupta

> **ISRO was founded by Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai.**

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**Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai** was an **Indian scientist and astronomer** who pioneered space exploration and contributed to the development of **[nuclear power in India](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95682/what-is-the-name-of-india-s-first-social-media-app-named-launched-by-vice-president-venkiah-naidu)**. 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. \
![ISRO released the picture of the closest and biggest moon of Mars named 'Phobos'. Who was the founder of ISRO?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/e7a7f4af-cffa-426a-a228-26d1f4b032c9/images/85b021af-4b2d-4f7a-9e60-1a9774c082d4.png)\
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The **Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)** is India's federal space agency, with headquarters in **[Bengaluru](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94135/how-many-centres-of-isro-are-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.**


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