A journey of imagination ..
As we count down the minutes to a remarkable event, I can hardly resist the emotions. Today, India will awake to a new reality. This event marks the entry of india among the deep-space faring nations.
But this is just the beginning. We need to chart higher goals and higher missions. The red planet, the outer solar system with its fascinating moons, the solar-interstellar interface and beyond beckon us with their limitless queries and charming riddles.
But this is no time to get carried away, it is rather time to reflect on more exigent beauties. The moon, our closest companion, is also a source of energy, and is perhaps going to rescue us from the looming energy crisis. With its helium reserves, it could be more important than we can imagine.
So as the early morning sun makes a soft arrival on the east coast of India, preparations are on in full swing. The majestic PSLV C-11 is allset to soar high, with no only indian instruments and dreams on board, but an international suite of experiments on board too.
15 minutes to go for launch. While its morning and alight on the screen, its a clear sky outside here. And within sight is the destination - a perfect half-moon with its soft soothing glow.
All is calm and confident. Was it a coincidence that I just finished watching the movie - "Nanhe jaisalmer", a story about the power of imagination. Its as if nature is conspiring to bid a fitting bye-bye to chandrayaan on its sojourn.
and its 9 minutes to go now. With imagination, comes its fair share of ideas. The Moon is an ideal destination for being a stepping stone to the outer world. Its our first base camp. The difference from Everest is only that in this climb, the summit is ever so farther.
And its 5 minutes now.
Best wishes to PSLV on its journey.
50 secs. Hope you have a safe ride.
And with the news that Chandrayaan has been successfully deployed in its orbit, I sign off. But not before congratulating the PSLV team for unblemished first phase of this mission.
clear skies ..
But this is just the beginning. We need to chart higher goals and higher missions. The red planet, the outer solar system with its fascinating moons, the solar-interstellar interface and beyond beckon us with their limitless queries and charming riddles.
But this is no time to get carried away, it is rather time to reflect on more exigent beauties. The moon, our closest companion, is also a source of energy, and is perhaps going to rescue us from the looming energy crisis. With its helium reserves, it could be more important than we can imagine.
So as the early morning sun makes a soft arrival on the east coast of India, preparations are on in full swing. The majestic PSLV C-11 is allset to soar high, with no only indian instruments and dreams on board, but an international suite of experiments on board too.
15 minutes to go for launch. While its morning and alight on the screen, its a clear sky outside here. And within sight is the destination - a perfect half-moon with its soft soothing glow.
All is calm and confident. Was it a coincidence that I just finished watching the movie - "Nanhe jaisalmer", a story about the power of imagination. Its as if nature is conspiring to bid a fitting bye-bye to chandrayaan on its sojourn.
and its 9 minutes to go now. With imagination, comes its fair share of ideas. The Moon is an ideal destination for being a stepping stone to the outer world. Its our first base camp. The difference from Everest is only that in this climb, the summit is ever so farther.
And its 5 minutes now.
Best wishes to PSLV on its journey.
50 secs. Hope you have a safe ride.
And with the news that Chandrayaan has been successfully deployed in its orbit, I sign off. But not before congratulating the PSLV team for unblemished first phase of this mission.
clear skies ..
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