For most of us, studying solar system in science text books would be the easiest and closest trip to space. For someone who follows this science, a Soyuz D2, Challenger or Sunita Williams is something to look for. And for the rest of common public almost any science is rocket science.

We barely realise that most of our world depends on communication that is enabled by man-made satellites in the space.I happened to watch the live telecast of take of PSLV-C9. This launcher carried 10 such satellites from different countries. It was scintillting to understand how much man has progressed to beat the force of gravity. The way every joint is designed fabricated and assembled seemed like Vishwakarma himself was at work.

We have grown from developing technologies for survival till understanding stupendous ways to beat the laws of nature. an amazing continuum.

For us Indians, Bhaskara and Aryabhatta are renowned scientists from history, but to repeatedly achieve the reality of theory is a gratifying experience. No doubt, Mr. Madhavan Nair and his team are exalted by their achievement!

We will wait to see India’s first expedition to Moon. VIVA ISRO!

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