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    Founding Father

    ISRO

    Dr. Vikram Sarabhai


    •Known as the Father of the Indian Space Program.
    •Played a pivotal role in setting up ISRO in 1969 (which replaced the Indian National Committee for Space Research or
    INCOSPAR, established in 1962).
    •Championed the use of space technology for the socio-economic development of India.
    •Envisioned India's space program as a tool for satellite communication, meteorology, and remote sensing.
    •His efforts led to India's first satellite, Aryabhata, launched in 1975.
    Other Key Figures
    Dr. Satish Dhawan
    •Succeeded Dr. Sarabhai as ISRO's Chairman (1972–1984).
    •Strengthened ISRO's organizational structure and steered the development of India's satellite launch vehicles, including the SLV-3.
    •ISRO's spaceport in Sriharikota is named Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in his honor.
    Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
    •Played a critical role in the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle (SLV-3), which successfully launched the Rohini satellite in 1980.
    •Later became a prominent leader in India's defense and missile programs, and eventually served as the 11th President of India
    Dr. U. R. Rao
    •Instrumental in the development of India's satellite program.
    •Oversaw the design and launch of India's first satellites, such as Aryabhata, Bhaskara, and INSAT series.
    Founding Figures of NASA
    Dr. Hugh L. Dryden
    • A leading aeronautical engineer and Deputy Administrator of NASA after its establishment.
    • Played a significant role in shaping the vision for space exploration.
    • Before NASA, Dryden directed the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), NASA's predecessor.
    James E. Webb
    • Known as the "Architect of NASA."
    • Served as NASA's Administrator (1961–1968) during the Apollo program's early years.
    • Oversaw the transition from research to human space exploration and laid the groundwork for the Moon landing.
    President Dwight D. Eisenhower
    • Signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act in 1958, officially creating NASA.
    • His administration recognized the need for a civilian space agency in response to the Soviet Union's space
    advancements.
    Dr. Wernher von Braun
    • A German-American rocket scientist instrumental in developing the Saturn V rocket that powered the Apollo missions
    to the Moon.
    • His earlier work included leading the U.S. Army's ballistic missile program before joining NASA.
    Dr. Robert R. Gilruth
    • Known as the Father of Human Spaceflight.
    • Directed the Space Task Group, which managed the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs

    Important Figures in NASA's History


    Dr. George M. Low
    • Played a key role in restoring confidence in NASA after the Apollo 1 tragedy.
    • Contributed to Apollo 11's success and later became NASA's Deputy Administrator.
    Dr. Sally Ride
    • The first American woman in space, flying on the STS-7 mission in 1983.
    • Inspired a new generation of women in STEM fields.
    Gene Kranz
    • Legendary NASA flight director who played a critical role during the Apollo missions, especially the successful rescue of
    Apollo 13.
    Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
    • Astronauts on the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Armstrong was the first human to walk on the Moon, with Aldrin
    following him shortly.

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