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Today India and ISRO stepped into the annals of great space faring nations, a select group of 5 nations which has the capability to successfully launch satellites into the Geo Stationary Orbit using indigenous launchers with the successful launch of GSLV-D5 ferrying GSAT-14 communication satellite. This is even more remarkable because this feet was achieved using the indigenous cryogenic engine. This monumental achievement puts India firmly in the trajectory of rapid development and expansion of our space program which has grown in proposition over the years from launching small sounding rockets from TERLS, Thumba to being able to launch heavy duty rockets. India now has a well developed space program that rivals the best in the world.
Many people has been asking for years as to why does India need such a mammoth space program? The answer is not far to find. Over the years with the advancement of space sciences in India, ISRO has developed a huge fleet of satellites ranging from IRS series to the ultra modern INSAT family of communication satellites. They have enabled us to develop such advanced technologies which enable to accurately predict weather patterns and thus enhance cultivation. Other achievements include rapid expansion in communications, television and any and all the technologies that has fundamentally altered our day to day lives that would have been seemed impossible just about two decades ago. I still vividly remember the days when one had to wait to get a telephone call through. Then with the expansion of the INSAT family, STD and ISD closely followed by Internet has made our lives better.
Now India operates one of the largest fleet of remote sensing satellites in the world that enables us to accurately predict weather patterns and predict accurately whether storms or tsunami will come and also where to go to get good fish catch. India has arrived in world stage.
Now India steps into a new realm where in only the sky will be the limit. India has successfully launched space craft to the moon and to mars and beyond in times to come. India will also launch our own astronauts to the space and the moon thus ensuring that we are a voice to be reckoned with in the future of space which is definitely the last frontier yet to be conquered and the race to conquor the same has already begun.
As an Indian, it is one of the proudest movements for me. I would like this opportunity to congratulate team ISRO and all those who are involved in such a momentous achievement. The entire nation is proud of what you have achieved and extends full support to all those that is to be achieved in the future
Vante Mathram
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