"India’s footprint on Space and Beyond"

-- Tiara Priyanka, 5-B, Indian Central School

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Hey fellow explorers! I'm here to take you on a journey, not just any journey, but India's awesome adventure into space. Picture this – from tiny rockets to being a space superpower. Let's dive into the stellar tale of India's space odyssey through my eyes!

The Mini Rocket Days:

Back in the day, India's space dream started small – literally. Rockets like SLV and ASLV were like our space toys. It felt like watching our country's first steps in exploring the vastness of the universe. Imagine cheering for those little rockets, hoping they'd go higher and farther. Scientist like Vikram Sarabhai and APJ Abdul Kalam were the pioneers who pushed ISRO to aim for the stars.

Chandrayaan's Moon Marvel:

Fast forward to 2008, when Chandrayaan-1 made headlines. Picture some my age gazing at the moon, knowing India's spacecraft was up there, discovering water molecules. It was like our country saying, "Hey Moon, we're here too!" That's when I realized we're not just dreamers; we're doers.

Mangalyaan's Martian Expedition:

A few years later, our space superheroes at ISRO decided to visit Mars. Yes, Mars! Mangalyaan, our interplanetary explorer, made it happen in 2013. Imagine being in school and proudly saying, "Hey, India's spacecraft is checking out Mars right now!" It was mind-blowing!

From Rockets to Satellites:
As I'm growing up, so is India's space game. We're not just launching rockets; we're sending satellites into space like it's a cosmic party. GPS, weather updates – you name it, we're delivering it. It's like having our very own space delivery service, making waves across the globe.

Gaganyaan Dreams:

Now, let's talk about the future – Gaganyaan. It's like the coolest mission ever! India is getting ready to send humans into space. Imagine being an astronaut from our country, exploring the vastness beyond our blue planet. That's the kind of dream that makes bedtime stories seem ordinary!

India, the Space Superpower:

Guess what? When people talk about India today, they say we're a space superpower. Can you believe it? From those tiny rockets to this – it's like being part of a space epic! It makes me feel proud, like I'm part of a generation that witnessed India's cosmic rise.

So, there you have it – India's space journey, told through the lens of 10-year-old girl, dreaming to be in space one day. From small beginnings to being a space superpower, it's been a thrilling ride. Who knows what's next? Maybe one day, I'll be sharing stories about how I, too, became a part of India's cosmic adventures. Until then, keep dreaming big, fellow space enthusiasts!

Tiara Priyanka, 5-B, Indian Central School