India plans manned lunar mission by 2015
Jayesh Limaye, Oct 24, 2008 1051 hrs IST
ISRO has revealed that it plans a moon mission and that it would gear up for this complex and challenging task.
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After the successful launch of the lunar mission Chandrayan I, India now aims to send a man to the moon and that could happen as soon as by 2015. Having entered the elite club of six who have sent spacecrafts to the moon, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has revealed that it plans a moon mission and that it would gear up for this complex and challenging task. Along with India, the elite six consist of the U.S., former Soviet Union, European Space Agency, China and Japan.
"Now we have a little bit of breathing time (after today's launch), we are looking how we can design a capsule, which can carry two astronauts onboard a GSLV rocket. This is a very complex and challenging task, first of all to conceive a module, which can predict the condition of human life in space. It is a big challenge in terms of technology and realization," said G Madhavan Nair, ISRO Chairman.
He also stated that the astronaut selection and training, along with improving the safety standards are also key issues that are considerably complex to handle. "Considering all these, we have prepared a project report and this had been cleared by the Space Commission and is awaiting the government approval. Based on this, we will have the first man mission from Indian soil before 2015," said he.
"ISRO would try to handle the proposed mission without any help from countries that had prior experience in manned missions. It will be completely driven by us. However, if there is any scope for meaningful collaboration, we will consider it," G Madhavan Nair added.
USER COMMENTS
hehe..just readin all dat stuff..wuz lyk a "how the f did evry1 get lyk this?!?!" glad there still some decent sensible ppl out there bro =)
by jonathan, mangalore, on Oct 30, 2009 07:08 PM, Report abuse
I don't understand how a third world, underdeveloped country like India can justify funding this. It's not like there is a return from this investment. We will not be mining He3 or colonising planets in our life times. It is, purely and simply, an excercise in pride. I'm Australian, and we are very good friends with you Indians, but my advice would be to invest in your country and once you have reached developed status, meaning the entire population has access to food, education, healthcare, employment etc., then start to throw money at unneccesary projects like this.
by Nicholas, Adelaide, on Oct 24, 2008 02:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
Your mistaken Nicholas. The goal of this mission is to attract other countries to use India's cost effective space program to launch their satellites by demonstrating our capabilities. China is a low manufacturing destination, India is a low cost destination for technical solutions, be it IT or Space. The billions of dollars that will come in, will be used to do just that i.e educating, feeding etc. So this is no show of pride it is an investment in exports. Now it may hurt some developed nations pride who don't have the know how or inclination, but that's a diff topic.
by Raj, Mumbau, on Oct 24, 2008 02:21 PM, Report abuse
Nicholas, Being an Australian, you have a tendency to be narrow minded, no wonder you have lost out in the Service Industry race. or were you ever in such a race?? This would help India in the long run. It has opened up an entire new Industry!!! We can launch a rocket at 1/10 of NASA's cost!!! So even you Australians would be behind us begging us to launch your rockets!! Who would that benefit?? The people of India. :)
by Parthasarathy R, Chennai, on Oct 24, 2008 04:25 PM, Report abuse
Yep, it reminds me of the same argument when computers were introduced in India , in early 80's .. Oh! this is not for countries like India where people need jobs, not computers which will eliminate all the jobs and unemployment will rise. yeah right!
by Shailesh, Toronto, on Oct 24, 2008 11:46 PM, Report abuse
Nicholas, I am a proud Australian and whoeheartedly disagree with you. Indias development of space techology is to be celebrated by all who believe in the benefits of the technology and intelelctual capital developed from space programs. We all enjoy better quality of life as a result of space research and development, and I'm afraid your attitude gives the majority of forward thinking Australians a bad name. Wake up Nicholas!
by Tony Oldfield, Canberra, on Oct 25, 2008 04:39 AM, Report abuse
Well poverty is the same everywhere, the difference between your and my country is that your media is biased and no body shows the progress india is making and you guys rather concentrate in getting jealous coz we have left you way behind too. Remember india got independent only in 1948 and the goverment is not a fool to ignore the poor. India is the second fastest growing economy with 2nd largest population so the process of eradicating the poverty will be slow. So my advice to all you guys is not to get jealous of india's pogress in these fields and not to worry about india's poverty at the same time. If we can come this far at this pace in such a short time then obvoiusly we have the capacity to deal with other issues too.
by Kamal Jeet - In, Tauranga, New Zealand, on Oct 26, 2008 02:15 AM, Report abuse
Nicholas, You heard that story: one generation sows the seeds next reaps? Obviously you agree we will mine it someday right? whats the use of digging the well when you feel thirsty? This is known as vision and farsightedness.
by saikiran, Heidelberg, on Nov 09, 2008 11:02 PM, Report abuse
by Dron-Acharya, Jackson, on Nov 13, 2008 01:38 AM, Report abuse
"I don't understand how a third world, underdeveloped country like India can justify funding this." That's precisely why YOU are not going to the moon Nick. In any case, if you change your mind... be sure to move to Banglore, INDIA. Good Day.
by Dron-Acharya, Jackson, on Nov 13, 2008 01:50 AM, Report abuse
This headline is truely misleading. Two possible reasons, either the writer is ignorant enough believe that this it will happen or his purposely trying mislead readers into reading this article. With all the respect to india's achivement with it's recent moon mission, India does don't have the technological and financial capacity to send man to the moon in just 7 years. they haven't even put a man to space yet, let alone to the moon in 7 years, I don't think any country has the capacity to achive a moon landing in 7 years; that include the US, Russia or China.
by ivan, sydney, on Oct 25, 2008 09:24 AM, Report abuse Reply
Well believe this or not but that the truth. You media never projects india as a growing power as world's second fastest growing economy. They always concentrate on showing the poor and try to mislead you guys in trying to show that u guys are still superior to us. NO way man. Wake up before its too late. Indian space program is over 45 years old now and remember we only got independent 58 years ago. Being the largest democracy, we are also a nuclear power and world second fastest growing economy. Whats makes you believe that india hasnt got the technological and financial capacity dude ? They are even helping lot of european countries to put there satelite up in space. Wake up dude wake up before u guys r left so behind just because of ur jealous media not willing to accept india's progress
by Kamal Jeet - In, Tauranga, New Zealand, on Oct 26, 2008 02:12 AM, Report abuse
Sid my boy, there are a lot of people there to work on this project!
by Dron-Acharya, Jackson, on Nov 13, 2008 01:55 AM, Report abuse
Obviously in a country with so many living on the streets with no access to shelter or clean water the best thing the Indian Government could think to spend their money on is sending someone to the moon. Idiots
by Tony Goodchild, Colchester, UK, on Oct 26, 2008 01:41 AM, Report abuse Reply
Well poverty is the same everywhere, the difference between your and my country is that your media is biased and no body shows the progress india is making and you guys rather concentrate in getting jealous coz we have left you way behind too. Remember india got independent only in 1948 and the goverment is not a fool to ignore the poor. India is the second fastest growing economy with 2nd largest population so the process of eradicating the poverty will be slow. So my advice to all you guys is not to get jealous of india's pogress in these fields and not to worry about india's poverty at the same time. If we can come this far at this pace in such a short time then obvoiusly we have the capacity to deal with other issues too. Jealous Fools
by Kamal Jeet - In, Tauranga, New Zealand, on Oct 26, 2008 01:58 AM, Report abuse
Well poverty is the same everywhere, the difference between your and my country is that your media is biased and no body shows the progress india is making and you guys rather concentrate in getting jealous coz we have left you way behind too. Remember india got independent only in 1948 and the goverment is not a fool to ignore the poor. India is the second fastest growing economy with 2nd largest population so the process of eradicating the poverty will be slow. So my advice to all you guys is not to get jealous of india's pogress in these fields and not to worry about india's poverty at the same time. If we can come this far at this pace in such a short time then obvoiusly we have the capacity to deal with other issues too. Jealous Fools
by Kamal Jeet - In, Tauranga, New Zealand, on Oct 26, 2008 02:03 AM, Report abuse
While all that the "Great" Britain with its failing economy can ever dream of is to be America's ever tiny insignificant little poodle. While Indians go for a little moon dust, Brits can only bite the dust and chew their jealous little hearts off.
by xbat, Mumbai, on Oct 26, 2008 08:33 AM, Report abuse
What can the govt. do when people on the streets go around having 4-5 kids, who in turn live on the streets?
by Dasj, Hyd, on Oct 28, 2008 06:33 PM, Report abuse
When foreigners comes to India, they are only interested to take photographs of poor & hungry looking peoples, so they can display at exhibitions & win praises. I think you people from so called developed countries shouldn't worry about poor people in India, they are very clever, their slogan is, ' why should we work when we are getting every thing for free. ' Everybody from so called developed countries are asking the same question Why India is spending so much money on manned moon mission?. The answer is WE ARE DOING IT, BECAUSE WE CAN, WE HAVE MONEY , WE HAVE TALENT,WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY. IF U HAVE GUTS TO DO IT, THEN SHOW THE WORLD THAT U CAN DO IT.
by Chintan Thaker, Ahmedabad, on Oct 31, 2008 12:46 PM, Report abuse
Dont worry about our poverty sir... See the Forbe's Rich List... 4 out of World's richest men are indians... Sorry Pal! no brit on the list... Reason enough for all the inferior WHITEs to go jelous... So much for India.s poverty talk...but wait for 2-3 more decades and our economy'll be larger than yours and ur master, The mighty America's combined... We'll then see, who lives on the street.... Till then, all the best four sick brit economy.... And yeah..... Did i say, we indianc can actually already afford much than only 1 manned moon mission.... We are aiming for Mars...
by Niket, Chennai, on Nov 07, 2008 02:12 AM, Report abuse
Dont worry about our poverty sir... See the Forbe's Rich List... 4 out of World's richest men are indians... Sorry Pal! no brit on the list... Reason enough for all the inferior WHITEs to go jelous... So much for India.s poverty talk...but wait for 2-3 more decades and our economy'll be larger than yours and ur master, The mighty America's combined... We'll then see, who lives on the street.... Till then, all the best four sick brit economy.... And yeah..... Did i say, we indians can actually already afford much more than only 1 manned moon mission.... We are aiming for the Mars...
by Niket, Chennai, on Nov 07, 2008 02:17 AM, Report abuse
Dont worry about our poverty sir... See the Forbe's Rich List... 4 out of World's 10 richest men are indians... Sorry Pal! no brit on the list... Reason enough for all the inferior WHITEs to go jelous... So much for India.s poverty talk...but wait for 2-3 more decades and our economy'll be larger than yours and ur master, The mighty America's combined... We'll then see, who lives on the street.... Till then, all the best four sick brit economy.... And yeah..... Did i say, we indians can actually already afford much more than only 1 manned moon mission.... We are aiming for the Mars...
by Niket, Chennai, on Nov 07, 2008 02:18 AM, Report abuse
Dont worry about our poverty sir... See the Forbe's Rich List... 4 out of World's richest men are indians... Sorry Pal! no brit on the list... Reason enough for all the inferior WHITEs to go jelous... So much for India.s poverty talk...but wait for 2-3 more decades and our economy'll be larger than yours and ur master, The mighty America's combined... We'll then see, who lives on the street.... Till then, all the best four sick brit economy.... And yeah..... Did i say, we indians can actually already afford much more than only 1 manned moon mission.... We are aiming for the Mars...
by Niket, Chennai, on Nov 07, 2008 02:36 AM, Report abuse
Foreign direct investment in London has jumped to ?52bn from ?38bn two years ago, with India now the second biggest source, a survey has said We have been saving your economy for quiet some time now. So kindly shut up and watch the play
by saikiran, Heidelberg, on Nov 09, 2008 10:58 PM, Report abuse
Obviously Tony-Bunny! Too many are living on the streets we need more room. UK is packed. Moon is the only viable option! You may consider catching a ridw with us. We will provide you with access to shelter, clean water, and the great Bharatya Hospitality. Cheer up ole' chap.
by Dron-Acharya, Jackson, on Nov 13, 2008 01:43 AM, Report abuse
Ok fellow Indians, Now lets not get Arrogant like the Americans. Now there will be a new revolution in coming months. MEMS and Nanotech will rise in India now! keep watching it this will drive the space age for us now. Just remember, never get arrogant in success, lets be humble!
by saikiran, Heidelberg, on Nov 09, 2008 11:09 PM, Report abuse Reply
Dont worry about our poverty sir... See the Forbe's Rich List... 4 out of World's richest men are indians... Sorry Pal! no brit on the list... Reason enough for all the inferior WHITEs to go jelous... So much for India.s poverty talk...but wait for 2-3 more decades and our economy'll be larger than yours and ur master, The mighty American's combined... We'll then see, who lives on the street.... Till then, all the best four sick brit economy.... And yeah..... Did i say, we indians can actually already afford much more than only 1 manned moon mission.... We are aiming for the Mars...
by Niket, Chennai, on Nov 07, 2008 02:38 AM, Report abuse Reply
About time india added something to the development of humanity other than Bollywood and Tata ;). JK
by R.G., Johannesburg, on Oct 26, 2008 06:18 PM, Report abuse Reply
xbat - you are one of the fools I was referring to. Why don't you try saying something intelligent and trully meaningful, instead of being a self-confessed racist yourself?
by Paul, Melbourne, on Oct 26, 2008 12:35 PM, Report abuse Reply
Are they going to setup another telemartketing or call center there as well?
by richard, brisbane, on Oct 26, 2008 06:26 AM, Report abuse Reply
Nah call centers are old school. India is planning to open a school on moon to teach Aussies how to play cricket and speak proper English.
by xbat, Mumbai, on Oct 26, 2008 06:43 AM, Report abuse
Honestly Aussie people need to chill. India is looking to commercially exploit space. The launch vehical is carrying Indian as well as satellites from Nasa and European space agency. So some day for a very small fee we may even lauch some satellite for that pathetic little country called Australia if it doesnt hurt their pride all that much. So stop being so jealous. At least India is not wasting money and men fighting in Iraq AS AUSTRALIA IS! So Aussies take a chill pill.
by xbat, Mumbai, on Oct 26, 2008 06:34 AM, Report abuse Reply
by John, Auckland, on Oct 25, 2008 06:53 AM, Report abuse Reply
by richard, brisbane, on Oct 26, 2008 06:30 AM, Report abuse
Why does India even bothers having diplomatic relations with a$$hole country like Australia? Their people are raceist losers ans whiners. Their Prime Minister is an anti-Indian who doesnt not want India to join the nuclear club. India should just cut off all relations with Australia,
by xbat, Mumbai, on Oct 26, 2008 06:16 AM, Report abuse Reply
...and Japan will Build their base on the moon with BIG ROBOTS!!!!!!
by warr10r, Randomville (aha Thabazimbi), South Africa, on Oct 25, 2008 05:49 PM, Report abuse Reply
India is a great Asian country. Given the long years of domination by the British, it is indeed heartening to note that India has more than shaken off its colonial yoke which is more than can be said of countries still tied to the apron strings of the British. Doubting Jones with their crates of sour grapes can only watch with envy from the ground while the mighty Indian rockets soar overhead: a bit like the current cricket,situation, don't you think. Good on you, India, I salute your great achievement in Space. Actions belittles an argumentum ad hominem
by Hock, Sydney, on Oct 25, 2008 03:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
no nation in the world had success rates high in launching. After few failures reasons what might be were sccessuful later .The day for india is not far.isro scientists will definetly achieve their goal. all the best
by bvn.sagar, sullurpeta, on Oct 25, 2008 02:57 PM, Report abuse Reply
i think the isro chief mentioning about manned space mission. the writer of his article thought it is s the manned mission to Moon!
by jayadev, Trivandrum, on Oct 25, 2008 01:57 PM, Report abuse Reply
Why has India sent so late, the worlds best man mind is in India. Worlds most intellegent people are in India, hence it made after 5 countries did it. India is not able to perfrom this is due to lack of government support. Indian government body has got no money to spend behind this, coz they cant spend the tax money which they have kept in their personal account.
by Hansy, collungata, on Oct 24, 2008 04:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
I am sure that India has a large pool of intelligent people, but to claim it has the worlds most intellegent people is beyond any substance. even if it is true, space mission is not about a few people here and there that has ourstanding IQs, its has alot to do with the Country's ablility to develop and fund a large pool of technological enabled engineers, scientists and managers that can work as a whole to achive a outcome. India has done a great job for the moon mission and will provide much needed competition into the field of space exploration that, I hope, is for the benefit of the whole mankind.
by ivan, sydney, on Oct 25, 2008 09:41 AM, Report abuse
Guess they will be as popular as the yanks,don,t stress the E.T.'s will chase them off as well-when have you ever seen the yanks give up the high ground by choice!!!!
by neil, wildman, on Oct 25, 2008 04:56 AM, Report abuse Reply
why not go. it's not like their invading every other part of the planet and breeding like rabbits. stick to annoying call centres and tryin to be western cool. why not invent a soap that gets rid of the smell of curry?
by don Keydic, the free world, on Oct 24, 2008 06:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
by taxi driver, some call center, on Oct 24, 2008 08:29 PM, Report abuse
Well I see some people from so called developed world using third grade language, so much for education. Anyways, India will not be sending a manned moon mission till 2020. As of know the government has approved only a manned space mission (not to the moon but just a space walk). As for benefits, India is one of the few countries who can launch satellites and has a very good success ratio. It has launched satellites for other countries in the past but to get a bigger pie of that trade it needs to first establish itself as a serious player. This exercise helps in doing exactly that. Moreover, India has not only been successful it is also cost effective and can launch satellites at 1/10th of what it costs elsewhere. So overall by being inexpensive and also having a good success rate, it hopes to be a dominant player in the space exploration. And to all the ignorant elites, this space mission had 11 probes within it and 5 out of them where from foreign countries and am sure, India must have charged them accordingly. So even here, it gets some return on investment. As for feeding the poor, yes its a big problem and considering that India has a billion plus population even a 20% population in poverty is a big headache. But India has been working on that and the poverty levels have been coming down over the years. And Keydic, we don't want to be western cool. We are cool anyways. Way cooler than you are and thats why we like hot curry. Life needs to be spiced up else it leaves a bland taste in the mouth. :)
by Aman, Mumbai, on Oct 24, 2008 07:46 PM, Report abuse Reply
ISRO has big dreams, GSLV is giving problems, Might be a good idea considering future plans to develope new series of Launch Vehicals. I just hope these dreams dont cost us human lives as they did for US & USSR.
by Atif Shaik, London, on Oct 24, 2008 05:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
GENTLE MAN FIRST CORRECT YOUR GSLV AND AND THINK OF FUTURE PLAN
by ANAND, CHENNAI, on Oct 24, 2008 04:29 PM, Report abuse Reply
Sirus, India is really investing in Children by investing in such porjects. Such projects have encouraged numerous children rich and poor to take up education and dream big and achieve big. But the west which has invested on education for so long have always found, that their children dont give a damn to Science and are pathetic at all aspects related to Science and Maths. I think this is time for the west and you chamchas to start introspecting yourselves instead of passing judgements and comments on things that you can't dream of understanding!!!
by Parthasarathy R, Chennai, on Oct 24, 2008 04:21 PM, Report abuse Reply
Think bout it.....itz useless to fund this project....although it is cool, really cool itz still remains pointles (rocket are awsome)...fine if it attracts billions in the long run but if you invest that money in the children now...you'll definitly get a return becoz the children will help the country by supplying technicians, programmers, scienctist which will make more than billions...dude this is the biggest waste of money....even i can see that...x-)
by Sirus 142, Cape Town, on Oct 24, 2008 04:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
And the point to all of this is??? India would do well to plough the resources into local infrastructure or easing the plight of starving millions. by selan chetty, johannesburg, on Oct 24, 2008 11:38 AM The point is investing in the future, there will always be people that need help, always woes to sort out. As long as there are humans this will be the case, stopping progress in human advancement until we get ourselves sorted out is unlikely to ever happen.
by Benjamin, Jacksonville, FL, on Oct 24, 2008 11:43 AM, Report abuse Reply
You right...the biilions in this instance, the trillions in govt funding to prop up stock markets...mankind will forever be held hostage by political decisions.True advancement will be embodied by our humanity, not technological marvel at the expense of millions crying out for fresh water of a plate of nourishment.
by selan chetty, johannesburg, on Oct 24, 2008 11:56 AM, Report abuse
Point is demonstrate competence in Space technology and to launch space shuttles for countries to boost exports.
by Raj, Mumbau, on Oct 24, 2008 02:24 PM, Report abuse
The point is, India still does not have even the basic infrastructure and economical strength to feed all its poeple. This is not about sophisticated human needs, this is about daily bread. The tax payer's money cannot be prioritized for an extravagant investment like this and that too, the success of this initiative is not assured. This money can be better utilized by investing on initiatives to meet the basic needs of poeple, which might result in generating some jobs too.
by Ganesh, Chennai, on Oct 24, 2008 02:43 PM, Report abuse
Misleading article ... the proposal is for manned spaceflight , not for putting a man on the moon . That will have to wait till 2020
by anon, not on moon, on Oct 24, 2008 01:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
India has capability for manned lunnar mission as early as 2015, in this period, the all required is political support.
by sandeep, New Delhi, on Oct 24, 2008 11:58 AM, Report abuse Reply
After America, is India being the second country to send mans on the moon? by Prashant, Pune, on Oct 24, 2008 11:22 AM, Report abuse We'll see, I'm not so sure they can meet the 2015 date when you consider that they have absolutely nothing to build on almost (Well except dreams of course). O.o I think it'll be close but I still think the country to land on the moon after the US left in the 1970's will be the US in 2019. Assuming NASA has no more delays of course. Still NASA has nothing to prove, they shouldn't be racing anyone to the moon they should be doing all they can to gear up for Mars.
by Benjamin, Jacksonville, FL, on Oct 24, 2008 11:40 AM, Report abuse Reply
And the point to all of this is??? India would do well to plough the resources into local infrastructure or easing the plight of starving millions.
by selan chetty, johannesburg, on Oct 24, 2008 11:38 AM, Report abuse Reply
When will we know if the mission is approved by the government ?
by commander_lolca, pune, on Oct 24, 2008 11:37 AM, Report abuse Reply
i am very glad to get the information about chandrayan1
by manoj kumar tan, sundargarh, on Oct 24, 2008 11:29 AM, Report abuse Reply
2015? O.o Isn't that putting the cart in front of the horse? They don't even have a manned program and they already want to go to the moon? Not to mention this is their first mission beyond the earth and I just don't see it happening. Best of luck to them though.
by Benjamin, Jacksonville, FL, on Oct 24, 2008 11:28 AM, Report abuse Reply
After America, is India being the second country to send mans on the moon?
by Prashant, Pune, on Oct 24, 2008 11:22 AM, Report abuse Reply
India has become up to the world. And it is a historical & exsitement moment for 110 crore people. I am very glad of this
by Naveen Michael, changanacherry, on Oct 24, 2008 11:17 AM, Report abuse Reply
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Come on now, I also am Australian, and you cannot judge us on one ignorant person like Nicholas, just as I can't when I bump into an Indian of similar bias. You are naive to insinuate one nations heart follows one ill-informed voice, for fools are spread the world over. This is a fantastic event for humans, and a brilliant 'in your face' by India, to the elite agencies who, seemingly, are loosing the plot with their directions. China and India should be applauded for their achievements and in decades to come, we will likely look back at these historic events as monumental. I suggest people should read a little about He3 and it's potential benefit it could provide our rapidly choking Earth. You will learn that this non-radioactive fusion energy source is a far superior option to the current coal burning/uranium depleting ones these nations are forced to use. So, stop pointing fingers, and how about jumping on the "Earth's Survival" bandwagon and do something proactive like rallying our Australian Government to enter the space program with them? I'm certain we could fit the scope for a "meaningful collaboration".
by Paul, Melbourne, on Oct 26, 2008 05:28 AM, Report abuse Reply