bush_cheney2004 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Posted September 24, 2014 MOM made it to Mars orbit....India's low cost orbiter mission is a success. India was able to do this on its first attempt. The car-sized probe, also known as MOM or Mangalyaan (Hindi for "Mars-Craft"), executed its 24-minute engine burn successfully, the Indian Space Research Organization reported. Mission controllers in Bangalore applauded the news — which came on a delayed basis because MOM had to emerge from Mars' far side and send the confirming signals across nearly 140 million miles (225 million kilometers) at the speed of light. "History has been created today," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared once the confirmation was received. "We have dared to reach out into the unknown, and have achieved the near-impossible." http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/shining-symbol-indias-mars-orbiter-mission-goes-orbit-n209756 More mission details from Spaceflight 101: http://www.spaceflight101.com/mars-orbiter-mission-updates.html Critics may wish to point out the "grinding poverty" of millions in India, just like they did for other nations with expensive space programs. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
On Guard for Thee Posted September 24, 2014 Report Posted September 24, 2014 Good for India. What's it got to do with the grinding poverty? Quote
Michael Hardner Posted September 24, 2014 Report Posted September 24, 2014 Humans have landed (and presumably littered, if you want to be that way) on 3 other planets and 3 moons as well as asteroids and a comet ! Have a look... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_landings_on_extraterrestrial_bodies Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
Argus Posted September 24, 2014 Report Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) MOM made it to Mars orbit....India's low cost orbiter mission is a success. India was able to do this on its first attempt. Nice. Now if only they could fund low cost toilets so their illiterate population doesn't have to crap in the streets... Edited September 24, 2014 by Argus Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Bonam Posted September 24, 2014 Report Posted September 24, 2014 MOM made it to Mars orbit....India's low cost orbiter mission is a success. India was able to do this on its first attempt. The car-sized probe, also known as MOM or Mangalyaan (Hindi for "Mars-Craft"), executed its 24-minute engine burn successfully, the Indian Space Research Organization reported. Mission controllers in Bangalore applauded the news — which came on a delayed basis because MOM had to emerge from Mars' far side and send the confirming signals across nearly 140 million miles (225 million kilometers) at the speed of light. "History has been created today," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared once the confirmation was received. "We have dared to reach out into the unknown, and have achieved the near-impossible." http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/shining-symbol-indias-mars-orbiter-mission-goes-orbit-n209756 Congratulations to India. Hopefully more and more nations will continue to enter the spacefaring club. Critics may wish to point out the "grinding poverty" of millions in India, just like they did for other nations with expensive space programs. As predicted... Argus is right on cue. Critics chronically fail to realize that the funding spent on space programs is a tiny tiny fraction of government budgets, far too little to make any real impact on poverty, welfare, healthcare, education, etc, while paying huge dividends in terms of technological development, scientific advancement, etc. Quote
Argus Posted September 24, 2014 Report Posted September 24, 2014 As predicted... Argus is right on cue. Critics chronically fail to realize that the funding spent on space programs is a tiny tiny fraction of government budgets, far too little to make any real impact on poverty, welfare, healthcare, education, etc, while paying huge dividends in terms of technological development, scientific advancement, etc. BS. Don't tell me billions of dollars wouldn't buy a lot of toilets in India. There's no reason for a nation as poor as India to even have a space program, much less nuclear subs and aircraft carriers. It's a huge waste of money for a nation so filled with poverty. I'm all for advancement, but don't you think tackling their huge literacy problem might be better? You don't devote money to art when you don't have a wall to put it on. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Posted September 25, 2014 BS. Don't tell me billions of dollars wouldn't buy a lot of toilets in India. There's no reason for a nation as poor as India to even have a space program, much less nuclear subs and aircraft carriers. It's a huge waste of money for a nation so filled with poverty. Nope....Unlike Canada, India lives in a rough neighbourhood and needs to develop certain defense capabilities. Lower poverty levels and threats to a rich country like Canada have not resulted in significant investments in a space program. MOM's insertion into a Mars orbit (on the first attempt) and other significant technical achievements are probably a greater source of national pride than more toilets. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Bonam Posted September 25, 2014 Report Posted September 25, 2014 BS. Don't tell me billions of dollars wouldn't buy a lot of toilets in India. There's no reason for a nation as poor as India to even have a space program, much less nuclear subs and aircraft carriers. It's a huge waste of money for a nation so filled with poverty. I'm all for advancement, but don't you think tackling their huge literacy problem might be better? You don't devote money to art when you don't have a wall to put it on. India's Mars mission cost $74 million. That's not billions. That's $0.06 per person in India. Not gonna address poverty. Subs and aircraft carriers do cost much more, but military spending is a whole other topic of debate. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted September 25, 2014 Report Posted September 25, 2014 Too bad Argus hadn't of spoke up sooner. Could have maybe poked a couple of pounds of poop into that baby and sent it to Mars. Hey, maybe I'm onto something. Quote
overthere Posted September 25, 2014 Report Posted September 25, 2014 India is a country that is acutely aware, self conscious even, of its shortcomings, achievements and place in the world. Congrats to them for their accomplishment. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
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