When ISRO launched its first
attempt and first Asian satellite to keep a watch on life on Mars on November
5, 2013, no one would have expected that this cheapest space mission would be
accomplished and make every Indian feel proud. Today, there is a jubilant mood
floating at every corner of the country.
As usual the critics
from all over the world, including Indians, injected much venom to calm down
the celebrations. The western media allegedly used a double tongue by roping in
the issues of poverty and Indian sanitation facilities to dampen the spirits of
Indians and tried enough to humiliate at its best.
A few of the
counterparts from India went one step ahead by criticizing this celebration as
a patch up act by ISRO and a mission to blindfold the inherent failures of the
space station. Critics say we should celebrate only after our GSLV gets enough
fire to fly high. Agreed.
But MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission), formal name of
Mangalyaan has obvious reasons to cherish upon.
· Small Payload yet highly capable of
addressing the daunting questions about life on Mars
· Made India join the space elite club and
uplifted to become the 4th nation to hit the Mars orbit
· Changed the global perceptions
· Opened the doors for many aspiring
scientists
· Last but not least, became a big reason to Dream Big and achieve it
too
Definitely it is the time to rejoice over our
achievements, irrespective of its volume. That’s what drives us towards
positive growth and gives expected results. So three cheers to India and ISRO!
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