Yipee! They are again doing things that I am proud of. The things that make my chest swell. The things that I will speak about in the time to come.
Ah! I was a young child since when I have been carefully watching ISRO and many other Indian research organizations. Cryogenics - yes there was a time when I wanted to get into cryogenics - because the news-papers once in a while talked about the Indian Cryogenic Engine that would take us in space. Surya - our very own ICBM - that is being built in-line with the machine like GSLV - and of course the GSLV itself - our scientists have been making a mark - and a big bright one.
The clock is ticking for their latest magic. The Chandrayaan! We are on our way to the Chanda Maama. And something inside me tells that it is going to be good and going to be BIG. With crossed fingers I am waiting to hear that our people will soon go one step closer to walking on the moon.
In most of the arenas we Indians have picked up the service side fo things to make the bucks. Its space research in which we have always been on the fore-front. I particularly like these men because they face every adversity - lack of funds - more lucrative offers for work outside the Indian establishments - the Red Tapism - the Technical Barriers - the Sanctions - everything while they dare to dream and better still, while they give shape to their dreams and ours.
Join me in wishing "Good Luck" to our men there in ISRO. We are there with you. Cheering you. Waiting to see you soar into the sky and make us all proud.
Vande Mataram. Read more about this mission here: Photo courtesy - www.isro.org / www.ndtv.com