Major regional developments and their impact - The Express Tribune

The recent technological breakthrough of India in landing two robots on the southern polar region is an extraordinary technological feat for which it can be justifiably proud. Apart from projecting India as an emerging global power in space exploration, it is a reflection of the country’s solid scientific and technological base, because excellence in space technology demands mastery in several disciplines — electrical, electronic, mechanical, robotics, space, IT and metallurgy to name a few. And more significantly to integrate these and manage the project successfully required understanding and management of a complex multidisciplinary project. Our readers interested in space exploration may be aware that there is less ability for course correction of the robot during final decent. So, the calculations on entering the orbit and landing have to be correct from the start. Russia’s attempt in the past for similar mission has not been successful, although they are a major space power like the US and China.
The progress of any country in the field of economy, technology or overall national development depends largely on its educational and scientific base and the political direction and economic goals that its leaders pursue. The credit for India’s progress in several scientific and technological fields is the outcome of the policies pursued by its leadership over the years. The one who deserves especial credit is certainly Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Congress PM of India, who...

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