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Also Known As Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai
Born August 12, 1919 • Ahmadabad • India
Died December 30, 1971 (aged 52) • India
Notable Family Members daughter Mallika Sarabhai
Subjects Of Study space exploration • nuclear power

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