tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post4668907047141228942..comments2024-03-27T03:57:15.929+05:30Comments on Time and Tide: Kudos, Isro scientists!Pradeep Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-72093745497282873612019-12-08T09:59:26.161+05:302019-12-08T09:59:26.161+05:30Offbeat places in India - India has been the passi...<b><a href="https://www.traeminentindiatours.com/theme/go-offbeat" rel="nofollow">Offbeat places in India</a></b> - India has been the passion of a traveller for decades. The world's attention is given to the popular tourist spots, but if it's the offbeat you're searching for, then there are just as incredible choices. India has countless amazing destinations in its vastness, many of which are still untouched by the urban craze. These offbeat places in India give you a lifetime chance. Vacations are best when they share unique experiences. It won't be special to visit a world-renowned sightseeing spot. If you're trying to discover and appreciate raw beauty, India has a lot to offer to the enthusiast travellers. For more information visit : <b><a href="https://www.traeminentindiatours.com/" rel="nofollow">Luxury India Tours</a></b>Traeminentindiatours.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634097484092762984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-38594231354793844782019-10-09T19:29:26.203+05:302019-10-09T19:29:26.203+05:30Actually space study is not a child's play. It...Actually space study is not a child's play. It requires strong determination, keen interest, deep devotion, sharp perception and correct judgement. As you said in reply to a person, the nation's head can be held high,resulting in international recognition.A recognition is essential for dealings in co-operation and business matters.You have given a very useful picture of its prose and cones. Well-dine, Pradeep.Kudos to you. rudraprayagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775039913655864157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-5749052788352714622019-09-20T21:18:40.630+05:302019-09-20T21:18:40.630+05:30I agree space exploration is important. ~nods~ Tha...I agree space exploration is important. ~nods~ That 40% success rate surprised me. Thank you for sharing.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-87404259971330153782019-09-19T20:30:33.453+05:302019-09-19T20:30:33.453+05:30
Hi SG,
I too saw that making the rounds on socia...<br />Hi SG, <br />I too saw that making the rounds on social media. <br /><br />Hi Vallypee,<br />Thank you for the comment. You are right, and I do agree with you.<br />I hope all that massive investment is worth it, and we all gain someday from it.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-71563182735802031352019-09-15T17:46:03.931+05:302019-09-15T17:46:03.931+05:30Thanks so much for your response. I think I unders...Thanks so much for your response. I think I understand why it is so inspiring now and I totally understand people's fascination with space. I just have this feeling that there are so many areas on earth that could do with the kind of investment used in space exploration. I find it hard to reconcile the cost with the reward, but that's just me. All the same, these are exciting developments!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-50442723788783075512019-09-15T08:22:37.387+05:302019-09-15T08:22:37.387+05:30Sorry typo. Some countries have their flags on th...Sorry typo. Some countries have their flags on the moon.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-10981383319095262732019-09-15T08:21:20.810+05:302019-09-15T08:21:20.810+05:30Just now read something. Wanted to share with you...Just now read something. Wanted to share with you and all your readers:<br /><br />Some countries have moon on their flags. Some countries have their flats on the moon.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-75663384374324023242019-09-11T23:16:32.154+05:302019-09-11T23:16:32.154+05:30I like your reply to Destination Infinity (Rajesh)...I like your reply to Destination Infinity (Rajesh).SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-44738362956528282482019-09-09T20:36:55.922+05:302019-09-09T20:36:55.922+05:30Hi Rajesh,
No experiment or mission is a failure,...Hi Rajesh,<br /><br />No experiment or mission is a failure, even if the final objective is not met. That's because one learns a lot during the entire process. <br /><br />The Chandrayaan 2 project hasn't failed. Eight of the 13 payloads are in the orbiter and they are functioning well.<br /><br />There is a business arm of Isro that brings in money to the organisation. So, they make some money themselves. Like any other institution, at Isro too there is an audit of where the money is going and what we are getting in return. <br /><br />In fact, it's not easy for the Isro to get the government funds; they have a lot of explaining to do. And like all government organizations, there is tightening of the belt there too. <br /><br />There might not be any direct impact of the results of these experiments on our lives. But there are a lot of indirect benefits, in the short-term as well as in the long-term, in scientific terms, from what our scientists learn; a lot of which are also shared with the scientists in other countries too.<br /><br />Leave aside the scientific stuff, the way this mission has fired the imagination of young minds and sparked their spirit to excel in the face of tough odds is phenomenal.<br /><br />In missions like this world over, there is a whole lot of scientific and technological knowledge that is used and also a lot of information that is gained. <br /><br />It's not just about the water and minerals in the south pole of the moon -- but the entire software, hardware, and multitude of scientific theories (in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology) that are used not just in space exploration but also in many allied fields that are applied on earth.<br /><br />After all, a lot of what is applied in space-bound projects is an extrapolation of what is applied in earth-bound projects.<br /><br />Also, our environment is not just the space in our immediate surroundings. But also the entire universe.<br /><br />-------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi KP,<br /><br />Owing to social media and the consequent publicity this mission got, unlike earlier ones, there was tremendous excitement about this, especially among the youngsters. Very heartening to see that. <br /><br />-------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Vallypee,<br /><br />I have partly answered your questions in my first answer. I shall add this: <br /><br />The main objective of the Chandrayaan 2 mission (a sequel to the Chandrayaan 1) is to probe not just the south pole of the moon (an area where no one has ventured so far) but also to learn a lot more about the moon and impact on the earth that we live in.<br /><br />On another level, the experiment helps the scientists to learn not just about the moon but also more about the theories that are applied in space-bound missions, which are nothing but extrapolations of what is applied in earth-bound projects.<br /><br />In a wider sense, these extremely daunting, tough and challenging experiments also encourage us not to give up in the face of adversity but strive harder to succeed. The work that is done by Nasa scientists, for example, is so inspirational.<br /><br />-------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi Liz,<br /><br />Yes, the scientists -- not just in India, but the world over who are following this amazing experiment -- are learning a lot. One, like you said, they will succeed the next time, and two, what they learn will also have applications in other areas.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-55698281949208978672019-09-09T06:17:21.542+05:302019-09-09T06:17:21.542+05:30Eeek. So close. But every failure is one step towa...Eeek. So close. But every failure is one step towards a future success. They'll learn what went wrong so they won't make that mistake again.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-35124779297408142332019-09-07T22:44:04.102+05:302019-09-07T22:44:04.102+05:30Fascinating, I can imagine, but dare I ask what th...Fascinating, I can imagine, but dare I ask what the point of this is?Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-11059489006598803372019-09-07T16:04:52.943+05:302019-09-07T16:04:52.943+05:30I was watching the landing manoeuvre till the an...I was watching the landing manoeuvre till the announcement was made. Very cogently and nicely written post.<br />Thank you.KParthasarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189924874350906456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289342.post-20537581476159278702019-09-07T15:37:51.521+05:302019-09-07T15:37:51.521+05:30Failure in itself is no big feat. I don't want...Failure in itself is no big feat. I don't want to join the bandwagon of ppl praising ISRO just because they attempted to do something no one has done before. Had they self-funded the entire thing with their revenue, that's different. But this is public money and they are accountable. <br /><br />What's even more shocking is the objective of the mission. How is finding water or minerals on the moon going to help anyone here? Why is no one questioning the Govt. on why these expensive space crafts are being sent? Is there a long-term objective at least? <br /><br />Destination Infinity Destination Infinityhttps://destinationinfinity.orgnoreply@blogger.com