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Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Putting man in space is India's next giant leap: AS Kiran Kumar
Mangaluru: The former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), AS Kiran Kumar, stated that the space agency aims to establish India's own space station by 2035. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He was speaking during an event titled 'Igniting the future: Isro's legacy and beyond' organised by the Ramakrishna Mission Mangaluru and Samatha Mahila Balaga at the Ramakrishna Math hall on Sunday. "Visionaries like Vikram Sarabhai and Homi J Bhabha laid the foundation for Isro. Today, Isro plays a pivotal role in India's development. While other countries have used space activities for military purposes, India initially focused on non-military objectives like finding solutions to its problems such as weather monitoring, communication, broadcasting, and navigation. After centuries of foreign rule, providing basic necessities like shelter and housing for all citizens was a major challenge in India. In such a context, many naturally questioned whether priority should be given to the development of space technology," he explained. "By the time we reach 100 years of Independence, and when we aspire to reach the topmost, we also need to build capacity and capability. Putting man in space is one such capability. Originally, the plan was, by the 75th year of Independence, we should have put humans into orbit and brought them back. However, because of Covid-19 and other reasons, it got delayed," he said. On the Gaganyaan programme, he said probably within a year or two, we will have Indian astronauts going around the orbit. "The ambitious — to send a human to space — is India's next giant leap. The Gaganyaan programme requires large vehicles to be human-rated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Once we achieve this mission, we will become the fourth country in the world, beyond America, Russia, and China. It is an essential requirement because the world recognises only those who demonstrate capability," he said. "Apart from launching its own satellites, India has successfully launched over 450 satellites from more than 34 countries. Through landmark missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and Aditya, India's capabilities have gained global recognition," he noted. He called upon students to engage in space research and become scientists to contribute to the nation's growth. Swami Jitakamanandaji, secretary of Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru, graced the event. The programme was inaugurated by Sumana Ghate, general manager, Karnataka Bank. The session was presided over by Katyayini Bhide, president of Samatha Mahila Balaga, Mangaluru. MM Nayak, former director of Isro's INSAT programme, Vijayalakshmi Rao, honorary president of Samatha Mahila Balaga, and MLC Manjunath Bhandary were present. 'Space on Wheels' exhibition A mobile scientific exhibition titled 'Space on Wheels', curated by UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, was also held. A specially designed exhibition bus arrived from Bengaluru. The exhibition, which presented the history, achievements, and future vision of Isro, attracted more than 1,000 students from various schools and colleges.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Programme on Isro's legacy and beyond on Jun 22
Mangaluru: Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru, in association with Samatha Mahila Balaga, Mangaluru, is organising an inspirational programme titled 'Isro's Legacy and Beyond'. This scientific and motivational event will revolve around the extraordinary achievements of India in space technology. The event will be held from 9.30am to 1pm on Sunday, at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Ramakrishna Math. The keynote address will be delivered by Padma Shri AS Kiran Kumar, former chairman of Isro, Bengaluru, who will speak on the topic 'Isro's Legacy and Beyond'. The programme will include a talk on the history, achievements, and future vision of Isro, direct interaction with students, and 'Space on Wheels,' a mobile science exhibition will be presented by UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. The programme will be graced by Swami Jitakamanandaji, secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru. Kathyayani Bhide, president, Samatha Mahila Balaga, will preside. Sumana Ghate, general manager, Karnataka Bank Ltd, will inaugurate the event. MM Nayak, former director, Launch Vehicle Programme Office, Isro, and former professor, IISs Bengaluru, will deliver the guest address. Vijayalaxmi Rao, Hon president, Samatha Mahila Balaga, will be the guest of honour. This programme is a confluence of knowledge, science, and inspiration. It is free and open to all, especially for students and the public who are passionate about space and science, stated a release.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
'ISRO's Legacy and Beyond': Ramakrishna Mission Mangaluru to host inspirational programme on June 22; former ISRO chairman Dr AS Kiran Kumar keynote speaker
MANGALURU: Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru, in association with Samatha Mahila Balaga, Mangaluru, is organising an inspirational programme titled ISRO 's Legacy and Beyond. This scientific and motivational event will revolve around the extraordinary achievements of India in space technology. The event will be held on Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru. The keynote address will be delivered by Padma Shri Dr A. S. Kiran Kumar, former Chairman of ISRO, Bengaluru, who will speak on the topic ISRO's Legacy and Beyond. The programme will include a talk on the history, achievements, and future vision of ISRO, direct interaction with students, and "Space on Wheels," a mobile science exhibition will be presented by U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. The programme will be graced by Swami Jitakamanandaji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru. Kathyayani Bhide, President, Samatha Mahila Balaga, will preside. Sumana Ghate, General Manager, Karnataka Bank Ltd, will inaugurate the event. Dr M. M. Nayak, former Director, Launch Vehicle Programme Office, ISRO, and former Professor, IISC Bengaluru, will deliver the guest address. Vijayalaxmi Rao, Hon. President, Samatha Mahila Balaga, will be the guest of honour. This programme is a confluence of knowledge, science, and inspiration. It is free and open to all, especially for students and the general public who are passionate about space and science, stated a release.
