Praful D. Bhavsar was a prominent Indian space scientist, recognized for his significant contributions to the Indian Space Program. He was the Project Scientist for India's first rocket launch in 1963 and later served as Director of the Space Applications Centre. Born on August 17, 1926, he obtained a Doctorate in Physics in 1958 and contributed to various vital projects in ISRO, including the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite Utilization Program. He received the Aryabhata Award in 1999 for his lifetime achievements and passed away on September 30, 2023.
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Meaning of the name - Praful
joyful, radiant
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Praful Bhavsar belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: Gujarat University
Occupation: physicist
Employers: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) | Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR)
Awards Received: Aryabhata Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 1 | 25 Leo 16 | 0 Sagittarius 40 |
| Moon | 6 Sagittarius 5 | 27 Capricorn 5 | 20 Cancer 31 |
| Mercury | 9 Leo 22 | 27 Leo 46 | 6 Sagittarius 0 |
| Venus | 29 Cancer 25 | 15 Virgo 29 | 1 Sagittarius 12 |
| Mars | 8 Taurus 21 | 18 Gemini 40 | 5 Taurus 44 |
| Jupiter | 21 Aquarius 51 | 17 Gemini 8 | 19 Aquarius 51 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 23 | 17 Pisces 31 | 29 Scorpio 20 |
| Uranus | 28 Pisces 43 | 27 Taurus 11 | 25 Pisces 34 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 30 | 29 Pisces 23 | 26 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 16 | 0 Aquarius 16 | 15 Cancer 41 |
| Rahu | 14 Cancer 11 | 8 Aries 42 | 9 Cancer 0 |
| Ketu | 14 Capricorn 11 | 8 Libra 42 | 9 Capricorn 0 |
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