India launched its first lunar space mission, becoming one of a handful of countries to do so. To date only Russia, the U.S., Japan, China and the European Space Agency have sent missions to the moon.
Asif Siddiqi, a professor at Fordham University and an expert on the global space race, speaks with Martin Savidge about the implications of India’s recent launch. Read blogger reactions to the lunar launch below the video.
The Indian Space Research Organization provides an illustrated history of India’s 36-year-old space program and information on its latest mission.
A couple of Indian bloggers express their pride. The blog “Jaago India Jaago” calls Oct. 22 a “red letter day” for India.
At his blog, Dr. George Easaq writes from Bangalore that India is on the verge of an explosion of creativity, exploration and innovation.
At his blog, “The World of My Own,” Venkat Radhakrishnan contrasts the poverty and unrest in Mumbai with the completion of stage one of conquering the moon.
To watch footage of the launch, see the IBN video.
07/21/2009 :: 02:51:08 AM
Jacob Says:
India needi to feed the glory starved Indians . The need for food can wait.