- Issue Date: December 30, 1972
- Denomination: 20 Paise
- Occasion: 1st Death Anniversary of Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai
- Design Elements: Portrait of Dr. Sarabhai, rocket, and peace dove
- Size: 29 x 34 mm
- Print Run: 750,000
Associated Philatelic Materials:
- First Day Cover (FDC): Released on December 30, 1972, featuring a pictorial cancellation of a Nike Apache rocket taking off.
- Theme: Anniversaries – Personalities / Science & Technology.
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was a renowned physicist and astronomer, considered the father of the Indian space program and founder of ISRO. The stamp honors his legacy in advancing space research for peaceful purposes.



