Travelling Beyond Miles
When someone says “travel,” we are quick to think of a stuffed suitcase and a ticket to another city or country. We picture crowded streets and historic sites, enjoying exhilarating moments with people across the world. Yet, what if travel has a deeper meaning? What if it is about extending human knowledge and ambitions beyond land and sky?
This is the spirit in which India moves through the world today. As we celebrate the stunning achievements of our people on this planet, our country is also reaching further to venture into uncharted skies. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is not merely an organization—it is a touchstone, capable of turning aspirations into mile-long journeys.
ISRO has recently accomplished extraordinary success. On January 17, 2023, India captured the world’s attention when Chandrayaan-3 landed a rover on the unexplored south pole of the Moon. Launched on July 14, 2023, it made a smooth landing on August 23, 2023. This moonshot demonstrated that with dedication, ingenuity, and limited resources, no challenge is too great to overcome.
Then came the Aditya-L1 Mission—India’s first satellite observatory for solar physics—launched on September 2, 2023. It successfully entered the halo orbit on January 6, 2024. Unlike the Moon mission, this was a scientific voyage, expanding humanity’s understanding of the universe and enhancing our ability to deal with challenges on Earth.
India’s missions are more than just planting flags in space. They are about inspiring independence, fueling curiosity, and motivating millions of young Indians to dream bigger. The Mars mission stands as proof that a vision, backed with determination, can make even the most distant goals achievable.
In a land where the spirit of “crossing miles” runs deep, this passion for discovery is not new. From ancient sciences to architectural marvels, our ancestors laid the foundations of curiosity and innovation. Today, that same spirit drives India to lead mankind through space exploration.
Our message to the world is clear: how far you can go depends not on the size of your budget, but on the size of your dreams.
And the journey has only begun. ISRO’s upcoming Gaganyaan Mission—India’s first human spaceflight programme—will send astronauts into low Earth orbit. It is not just about joining an elite club of spacefaring nations, but about expanding frontiers for scientific research and affirming India’s leadership in space.
With missions to Mars, Venus, and beyond on the horizon, each launch plants a seed of ambition in future generations. For a country, the greatest asset is its ability to dream. When we look up at the stars, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the infinite possibilities of collective curiosity.
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– Bhawana Sethi
About the Writer
Meet Bhawana Sethi – an educator, poet, and storyteller whose creative spirit shines through everything she does. Based in Bangalore, where she now teaches phonics after more than two decades in Delhi classrooms, Bhawana brings both experience and heart into her work.
Her debut poetry collection, Tapestry of Soulful Stanzas, beautifully explores themes of devotion and love, offering readers a glimpse into her lyrical world. She is also venturing into fiction with her upcoming romantic comedy, The Grammar of Love, a delightful tale that contrasts a methodical literature teacher with a free-spirited art teacher. Alongside this, she is crafting a children’s fiction book, curating thoughtful blogs, and engaging actively in writing community challenges.
Beyond the written word, Bhawana finds joy in the kitchen, where cooking becomes another form of her artistry. You can follow her creative journey on Instagram at @soulful_articulation.
