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Udupi Ramachandra Rao Biography, Age, Death, Height, Weight, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : March 10, 2018

Udupi Ramachandra Rao Biography, Age, Death, Height, Weight, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Udupi Ramachandra Rao

Physicist
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BIRTHDAY 10 March,1932 (Thursday)
BIRTH PLACE Adamaru, Udupi, Karnataka
COUNTRY India
AGE (in 2017) 85 Years Old
BIRTH SIGN Pisces
HEIGHT in centimeters- 165 cm
in meters- 1.65 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 4”
WEIGHT in Kilograms- 70 kg
in Pounds- 154.32 lbs
CASTE N/A

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Udupi Ramachandra Rao Biography, Age, Death, Height, Weight, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Short Biography

Udupi Ramachandra Rao was born on 10-03-1932 in Adamaru, Udupi in the state of Karnataka, India. He was an Indian Physicist, Researcher, Scientist, Chairperson & Author.

Other Name: U. R. Rao
Other Professions: Researcher Scientist Chairperson Author
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Udupi Ramachandra Rao Complete Bio & Career

Udupi Ramachandra Rao completed his school education from Udipi and Adamaru. He completed his graduation from Madras University and post graduation from BHU (Banaras Hindu University) in 1954. Thereafter, in 1960 he did his Ph.D. from Gujarat University. After completion of his studies, he started his career as a professor at the University of Texas in the US and came back to India in 1966.
 
After returning, he became a professor at the famous PRL Physical Research Laboratory), Ahmedabad.  Under the guidance of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, he became a cosmic ray scientist. As a scientist, he was the first one to initiate the uninterrupted nature of the solar wind and its consequences on geomagnetism. He observed this using Mariner 2. It was his study that contributed immensely to solar cosmic ray occurrence and the electromagnetic state of the interstellar space. He shouldered the responsibility of forming the satellite technology in the country in 1972. From “Aryabhatta” to next 18 satellites that India launched were under his guidance. APPLE, INSAT 1, INSAT 2, Rohini were the satellites among those.
 
He was made the chairman of Indian Space research Organisation in 1985. Immediately after taking this post, he speeded the development process and launched ASLV rocket in 1992. His noted contributions include expansion of cryogenic technology and PSLV vehicle launch among others.

Honours & Awards

AWARD NAME AWARD CATEGORY RECEIPT YEAR RECEIPT FIELD
Padma Bhushan Civilian Award 1976 Science and Engineering
Padma Vibhushan Civilian Award 2017 Science and Engineering

For his contribution to the field of Science, he was conferred with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhusan by the Government of India and to date is the only Indian who had been included in the Satellite Hall of Fame.

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Udupi Ramachandra Rao (U. R. Rao) past away on 24-07-2017 in Indiranagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He died at age of 85.

DEATHDAY 24 July,2017 (Wednesday)
DEATH PLACE Indiranagar, Bangalore, Karnataka
DEATH COUNTRY India

Udupi Ramachandra Rao Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He was married to Yashoda Rao.

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Udupi Ramachandra Rao Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Udupi Ramachandra Rao was 85 years 4 months & 14 days old age.

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