Govind Tekale
Fresh from the lunar triumph of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO, India’s stellar space sentinel, is not merely gazing at the cosmic tapestry but is crafting its own vibrant threads into it. The Vikram lander and Pragyan Rover, having caressed the moon, have not only scripted a success story but have also kindled the embers for India’s audacious celestial journeys ahead and the aspirations of establishing an India’s own space station.
S. Somanath, the Chairman of ISRO, in a dialogue that resonated with possibilities, shared with CGTN, “We are looking at all the possibilities after the success of the Moon mission.” The possibilities he hints at are not just thrilling but are woven with a vision that intertwines scientific curiosity, strategic planning, and a dream that extends beyond our earthly bounds.
Imagine an Indian space station, not merely existing but pulsating with life, becoming a crucible for scientific breakthroughs and a linchpin for the burgeoning space economy. “We are looking at how the space station can become beneficial for the Indian space economy,” pondered Somanath, embedding a dream with pragmatic echoes, ensuring that every launch, every mission, propels India’s aspirations and economic vitality into the cosmic yonder.
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The Gaganyaan program is not merely a mission; it’s a harbinger of tales yet to be written, of human spirit dancing with the cosmic void. “We have a plan that in the near future we must start building a Space Station and start with robotic operation,” revealed Somanath, indicating a future where science, technology, and life find a confluence amidst the stars.
This spirit was echoed in a revelation by K Sivan, the then Chief of ISRO, back in June 2019. His words, “We are planning to have a space station for India, our own space station,” were not just an announcement but a declaration of India’s autonomous space exploration and research aspirations. This vision, tethered to the Gaganyaan mission, aimed at sending Gagannauts into space, was not just a testament to technological ambitions but a strategic chess move on the cosmic board, carving out a niche for India in the global space community.
ISRO, in its journey, is not just launching rockets; it’s catapulting dreams, aspirations, and a spirit of exploration into a realm where every celestial body could be a new chapter, a new discovery, and perhaps, a new beginning. It’s a journey where the technicalities of space-tech meld with a human spirit of curiosity, crafting a narrative that’s as much about the stars in the sky as it is about the dreams taking flight from the ground below.
