Author: Srinivas Laxman
Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
ISBN: 1482836076
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
India launched an unmanned orbiting to Mars in November 2013. Once the project got the approval of the government, it was readied in the shortest possible time and launched. So far it has been successful. If it succeeds in reaching Mars in September 2014, it will be the first Asian country to have been successful in the very first attempt itself. The flight has attracted worldwide interest, judging from the number of international correspondents who were present at Sriharikota for the launch. Called the Mars Orbiting Mission, or just MOM affectionately, it is equipped with five payloads, and their role is to study the Martian atmosphere and look for the elusive methane. There is also a Mars colour camera. The Indian Mars journey has been a topic of discussion at every level of Indian society, particularly among the younger generation. People would be interested in knowing after the mission was launched.
Indian Martian Odyssey
Author: Srinivas Laxman
Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
ISBN: 1482836076
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
India launched an unmanned orbiting to Mars in November 2013. Once the project got the approval of the government, it was readied in the shortest possible time and launched. So far it has been successful. If it succeeds in reaching Mars in September 2014, it will be the first Asian country to have been successful in the very first attempt itself. The flight has attracted worldwide interest, judging from the number of international correspondents who were present at Sriharikota for the launch. Called the Mars Orbiting Mission, or just MOM affectionately, it is equipped with five payloads, and their role is to study the Martian atmosphere and look for the elusive methane. There is also a Mars colour camera. The Indian Mars journey has been a topic of discussion at every level of Indian society, particularly among the younger generation. People would be interested in knowing after the mission was launched.
Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
ISBN: 1482836076
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
India launched an unmanned orbiting to Mars in November 2013. Once the project got the approval of the government, it was readied in the shortest possible time and launched. So far it has been successful. If it succeeds in reaching Mars in September 2014, it will be the first Asian country to have been successful in the very first attempt itself. The flight has attracted worldwide interest, judging from the number of international correspondents who were present at Sriharikota for the launch. Called the Mars Orbiting Mission, or just MOM affectionately, it is equipped with five payloads, and their role is to study the Martian atmosphere and look for the elusive methane. There is also a Mars colour camera. The Indian Mars journey has been a topic of discussion at every level of Indian society, particularly among the younger generation. People would be interested in knowing after the mission was launched.
The Militarization of European Space Policy
Author: Thomas Hoerber
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000982645
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
This book is focused on militarization as the nucleus of EU space policy and the interrelatedness of European security, industrial competitiveness, and military capabilities in the shaping of this policy. The EU and key member states have increasingly joined the US, China and Russia, among others, in regarding space assets as critical military, as well as economic, industrial, and technological, enablers. This book tackles this issue by, first, shedding light on the military aspects of EU space policy, with special emphasis on the security and defence dimensions of projects such as Galileo, Copernicus, Space Situational Awareness, and Satellite Communication. In this context, contributors confront the empirical aspect of developments, including the role of different institutional actors and the involvement of specific member states. Further, the volume analyses the discursive, ideological, normative, and theoretical foundations of the use of space by the EU for strategic purposes, drawing on the broad spectrum of European integration/International Relations theory. Last, but not least, the volume discusses initiatives outside the EU by key global space players, with an emphasis on the US and transatlantic space relations. All chapters maintain a solid empirical foundation, in the form of geographical or issue-related focus, with an area-specific emphasis on the EU as a whole, transatlantic relations, the policies of key member states (such as France and Italy), and core space powers such as the US, China and India. This book will be of much interest to students of space power, security studies, European politics and International Relations.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000982645
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
This book is focused on militarization as the nucleus of EU space policy and the interrelatedness of European security, industrial competitiveness, and military capabilities in the shaping of this policy. The EU and key member states have increasingly joined the US, China and Russia, among others, in regarding space assets as critical military, as well as economic, industrial, and technological, enablers. This book tackles this issue by, first, shedding light on the military aspects of EU space policy, with special emphasis on the security and defence dimensions of projects such as Galileo, Copernicus, Space Situational Awareness, and Satellite Communication. In this context, contributors confront the empirical aspect of developments, including the role of different institutional actors and the involvement of specific member states. Further, the volume analyses the discursive, ideological, normative, and theoretical foundations of the use of space by the EU for strategic purposes, drawing on the broad spectrum of European integration/International Relations theory. Last, but not least, the volume discusses initiatives outside the EU by key global space players, with an emphasis on the US and transatlantic space relations. All chapters maintain a solid empirical foundation, in the form of geographical or issue-related focus, with an area-specific emphasis on the EU as a whole, transatlantic relations, the policies of key member states (such as France and Italy), and core space powers such as the US, China and India. This book will be of much interest to students of space power, security studies, European politics and International Relations.
Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Author: Robin Moulik
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 8175110627
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
With a thought-provoking insight into the possibility of life beyond Earth within the universe, the story explores the history of our past, present and the future ahead. It helps our understanding of the ages of the Galaxy, the Solar System and other planetary systems in the Milky Way that could answer mankind?s all speculations on life beyond Earth. This book is an ode to all the great achievements of humanity and to those courageous brave men and women who dared to venture into the mysterious space that is beyond our planet to discover other unknown worlds and rewrite the history of mankind. Answer is Blowing in the Wind also portrays the current developments in space science and technology and space discoveries that are unfolding many unknown secrets of the Universe today.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 8175110627
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
With a thought-provoking insight into the possibility of life beyond Earth within the universe, the story explores the history of our past, present and the future ahead. It helps our understanding of the ages of the Galaxy, the Solar System and other planetary systems in the Milky Way that could answer mankind?s all speculations on life beyond Earth. This book is an ode to all the great achievements of humanity and to those courageous brave men and women who dared to venture into the mysterious space that is beyond our planet to discover other unknown worlds and rewrite the history of mankind. Answer is Blowing in the Wind also portrays the current developments in space science and technology and space discoveries that are unfolding many unknown secrets of the Universe today.
Innovation in India
Author: Suseela Yesudian
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137268557
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
Examines the shift in leading companies in India towards greater 'value added' and innovative work. Is the move towards greater levels of innovation the future of the services off-shoring industry in India?
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137268557
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
Examines the shift in leading companies in India towards greater 'value added' and innovative work. Is the move towards greater levels of innovation the future of the services off-shoring industry in India?
Black and Brown Planets
Author: Isiah Lavender III
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1626743061
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Black and Brown Planets embarks on a timely exploration of the American obsession with color in its look at the sometimes-contrary intersections of politics and race in science fiction. The contributors, including De Witt D. Kilgore, Edward James, Lisa Yaszek, and Marleen S. Barr, among others, explore science fiction worlds of possibility (literature, television, and film), lifting blacks, Latin Americans, and indigenous peoples out from the background of this historically white genre. This collection considers the role of race and ethnicity in our visions of the future. The first section emphasizes the political elements of black identity portrayed in science fiction from black America to the vast reaches of interstellar space framed by racial history. In the next section, analysis of indigenous science fiction addresses the effects of colonization, helps discard the emotional and psychological baggage carried from its impact, and recovers ancestral traditions in order to adapt in a post-Native-apocalyptic world. Likewise, this section explores the affinity between science fiction and subjectivity in Latin American cultures from the role of science and industrialization to the effects of being in and moving between two cultures. By infusing more color in this otherwise monochrome genre, Black and Brown Planets imagines alternate racial galaxies with viable political futures in which people of color determine human destiny.
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1626743061
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Black and Brown Planets embarks on a timely exploration of the American obsession with color in its look at the sometimes-contrary intersections of politics and race in science fiction. The contributors, including De Witt D. Kilgore, Edward James, Lisa Yaszek, and Marleen S. Barr, among others, explore science fiction worlds of possibility (literature, television, and film), lifting blacks, Latin Americans, and indigenous peoples out from the background of this historically white genre. This collection considers the role of race and ethnicity in our visions of the future. The first section emphasizes the political elements of black identity portrayed in science fiction from black America to the vast reaches of interstellar space framed by racial history. In the next section, analysis of indigenous science fiction addresses the effects of colonization, helps discard the emotional and psychological baggage carried from its impact, and recovers ancestral traditions in order to adapt in a post-Native-apocalyptic world. Likewise, this section explores the affinity between science fiction and subjectivity in Latin American cultures from the role of science and industrialization to the effects of being in and moving between two cultures. By infusing more color in this otherwise monochrome genre, Black and Brown Planets imagines alternate racial galaxies with viable political futures in which people of color determine human destiny.
India in the Second Space Age of Interplanetary Connectivity
Author: Chaitanya Giri
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 100051059X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
This volume discusses the emergence of space exploration as a new pivot of the global space economy in the decade of 2020s. Space exploration and human spaceflight will soon become vital strategic initiatives in the imminent second space age, evolving from scientific pursuits to mega-economic projects. As the scope of international cooperation in space forays into soft science diplomacy, the second space age opens opportunities for India to mount its space program as an ambitious yet conscientious, proficient, and cordial player in the global space economy. This book, — Explores imminent trends in space exploration and interplanetary connectivity plans, their returns to the global economy of the future, and impact on the global astropolitical order; — Analyses the techno-economic significance of India’s space exploration by reviewing the legal, ethical and philosophical challenges; the limits of global space exploration policies; and the economic lacunae for the astropolitical gains; — Examines the transformational trio of Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan and Gaganyaan; dawn of the second space age; interplanetary connectivity projects; besides discussing the viability of humans becoming an interplanetary species. Part of The Gateway House Guide to India in the 2020s series, this topical volume will be useful for scholars and researchers of international relations, geopolitics, foreign policy, space policy, South Asian studies, strategic studies, and international trade.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 100051059X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
This volume discusses the emergence of space exploration as a new pivot of the global space economy in the decade of 2020s. Space exploration and human spaceflight will soon become vital strategic initiatives in the imminent second space age, evolving from scientific pursuits to mega-economic projects. As the scope of international cooperation in space forays into soft science diplomacy, the second space age opens opportunities for India to mount its space program as an ambitious yet conscientious, proficient, and cordial player in the global space economy. This book, — Explores imminent trends in space exploration and interplanetary connectivity plans, their returns to the global economy of the future, and impact on the global astropolitical order; — Analyses the techno-economic significance of India’s space exploration by reviewing the legal, ethical and philosophical challenges; the limits of global space exploration policies; and the economic lacunae for the astropolitical gains; — Examines the transformational trio of Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan and Gaganyaan; dawn of the second space age; interplanetary connectivity projects; besides discussing the viability of humans becoming an interplanetary species. Part of The Gateway House Guide to India in the 2020s series, this topical volume will be useful for scholars and researchers of international relations, geopolitics, foreign policy, space policy, South Asian studies, strategic studies, and international trade.
The Indian Space Programme
Author: Gurbir Singh
Publisher: Astrotalkuk Publications
ISBN: 0956933769
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 507
Book Description
Fifty years in the making, India's Space Programme is fulfilling the vision of its founders and delivering services from space that touch the lives of 1.3 billion people every day. In addition to operating a collection of satellites for weather, Earth observation, navigation and communication today, India has a spacecraft orbiting Mars and a space telescope in Earth orbit. This book provides the big picture of India's long association with science, from historical figures like Aryabhata and Bhaskara to Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, the key architects of its space program. It covers the scientific contribution of Indian scientists during the European Enlightenment and industrial revolution. It traces the technological development of Tipu Sultan's use of rockets for war in the 1780s; the all-but-forgotten contribution of Stephen H Smith's use of rockets as a means of transport in 1935 in northern India; and the emergence of Sriharikota – India's spaceport, the heart of India's modern Space Programme. • A detailed account of how a fishing village in Kerala was transformed into a space centre and used to launch India's first rocket into space on 21 November 1963. • A detailed summary of India's space infrastructure – launch vehicles, deep space network, Telemetry, Tracking and Command and space assets in orbit. • Description of how the ordinary people of India benefit from the services delivered by the space programme • Why India chose to go to the Moon and Mars and how it got there. • The prospects for India's ambitions in space for human spaceflight, national security and scientific exploration • An analysis of how India's Space Programme may play out on the global stage. Will it compete or collaborate with China, USA and Russia in space? This detailed work, in 645 pages, 29 tables and 9 appendices, is richly illustrated with 140+ illustrations (some images published for the first time) and supported by over 1,000 references. It is written for the non-specialist, offering a big-picture view.
Publisher: Astrotalkuk Publications
ISBN: 0956933769
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 507
Book Description
Fifty years in the making, India's Space Programme is fulfilling the vision of its founders and delivering services from space that touch the lives of 1.3 billion people every day. In addition to operating a collection of satellites for weather, Earth observation, navigation and communication today, India has a spacecraft orbiting Mars and a space telescope in Earth orbit. This book provides the big picture of India's long association with science, from historical figures like Aryabhata and Bhaskara to Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, the key architects of its space program. It covers the scientific contribution of Indian scientists during the European Enlightenment and industrial revolution. It traces the technological development of Tipu Sultan's use of rockets for war in the 1780s; the all-but-forgotten contribution of Stephen H Smith's use of rockets as a means of transport in 1935 in northern India; and the emergence of Sriharikota – India's spaceport, the heart of India's modern Space Programme. • A detailed account of how a fishing village in Kerala was transformed into a space centre and used to launch India's first rocket into space on 21 November 1963. • A detailed summary of India's space infrastructure – launch vehicles, deep space network, Telemetry, Tracking and Command and space assets in orbit. • Description of how the ordinary people of India benefit from the services delivered by the space programme • Why India chose to go to the Moon and Mars and how it got there. • The prospects for India's ambitions in space for human spaceflight, national security and scientific exploration • An analysis of how India's Space Programme may play out on the global stage. Will it compete or collaborate with China, USA and Russia in space? This detailed work, in 645 pages, 29 tables and 9 appendices, is richly illustrated with 140+ illustrations (some images published for the first time) and supported by over 1,000 references. It is written for the non-specialist, offering a big-picture view.
America: The New Imperialism
Author: Victor G. Kiernan
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1789609992
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 559
Book Description
The invasion and occupation of Iraq have sparked considerable discussion about the nature of American imperialism, but most of it is focused on the short term. The classical historical approach of this book provides a convincing and compelling analysis of the different phases of American imperialism, which have now led to America becoming a global hegemon without any serious rivals. Victor Kiernan, one of the world's most respected historians, has used his nuanced knowledge of history, literature and politics to trace the evolution of the American Empire: he includes accounts of relations between Indians and white settlers, readings of the work of Melville and Whitman, and an analysis of the way that money and politics became so closely intertwined. Eric Hobsbawm's preface provides an insight into his own thoughts on American imperialism, and a valuable introduction to Victor Kiernan's work. Together, they shed useful light on today's urgent debates about the uses and misuses of seemingly unlimited military power, a lack of respect for international agreements, and the right to 'pre-emptive defense'.
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1789609992
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 559
Book Description
The invasion and occupation of Iraq have sparked considerable discussion about the nature of American imperialism, but most of it is focused on the short term. The classical historical approach of this book provides a convincing and compelling analysis of the different phases of American imperialism, which have now led to America becoming a global hegemon without any serious rivals. Victor Kiernan, one of the world's most respected historians, has used his nuanced knowledge of history, literature and politics to trace the evolution of the American Empire: he includes accounts of relations between Indians and white settlers, readings of the work of Melville and Whitman, and an analysis of the way that money and politics became so closely intertwined. Eric Hobsbawm's preface provides an insight into his own thoughts on American imperialism, and a valuable introduction to Victor Kiernan's work. Together, they shed useful light on today's urgent debates about the uses and misuses of seemingly unlimited military power, a lack of respect for international agreements, and the right to 'pre-emptive defense'.
Beyond Boundaries The Saga of Indian Satellites
Author: Yamini Malhotra
Publisher: kitab writing publication
ISBN: 9360924946
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
In the vast cosmic expanse, where the mysteries of the universe unfold in a dance of celestial bodies, there exists a realm where human ingenuity and technological prowess converge—the domain of satellites. This book embarks on a compelling journey, tracing the trajectory of India's space odyssey through the lens of its satellites. From the pioneering days of Aryabhata to the cutting-edge missions of Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, each satellite tells a story of ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. As we delve into the pages of this book, we traverse the chronological tapestry of India's satellite program, witnessing the nation's ascent from its maiden venture, Aryabhata, in 1975 to the present day, where space exploration is an integral part of India's scientific and technological identity. The narrative unfolds like the orbits of these remarkable satellites, each chapter revealing the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of the brilliant minds behind the missions. Aryabhata, the first in a series of cosmic pioneers, set the stage for what would become a remarkable saga. From communication satellites like INSAT and GSAT, which have connected the nation and facilitated seamless communication, to the transformative IRS series aiding in Earth observation and resource management, each satellite has played a unique role in India's technological evolution. The narrative takes a celestial turn with Chandrayaan, India's lunar exploration program, unlocking the secrets of Earth's enigmatic satellite. Chandrayaan, with its lunar orbiters and rovers, propels us into the realm of cosmic exploration, where the quest for knowledge extends beyond our planet. Mangalyaan, the Mars Orbiter Mission, stands as a testament to India's prowess in interplanetary exploration. As we explore the journey of Mangalyaan, we witness the challenges of interplanetary travel conquered by the indomitable spirit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). With each satellite, a chapter unfolds in the story of a nation's determination to reach new heights—both metaphorically and literally. The narrative encapsulates the spirit of scientific inquiry, the pursuit of excellence, and the desire to push the boundaries of human understanding. This book is a tribute to the scientists, engineers, and visionaries who have made India a formidable force in the realm of space exploration. It is an exploration of the unknown, a celebration of human achievement, and an invitation to gaze upward, where the satellites continue to weave their orbital tales, expanding the horizons of our understanding.
Publisher: kitab writing publication
ISBN: 9360924946
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
In the vast cosmic expanse, where the mysteries of the universe unfold in a dance of celestial bodies, there exists a realm where human ingenuity and technological prowess converge—the domain of satellites. This book embarks on a compelling journey, tracing the trajectory of India's space odyssey through the lens of its satellites. From the pioneering days of Aryabhata to the cutting-edge missions of Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, each satellite tells a story of ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. As we delve into the pages of this book, we traverse the chronological tapestry of India's satellite program, witnessing the nation's ascent from its maiden venture, Aryabhata, in 1975 to the present day, where space exploration is an integral part of India's scientific and technological identity. The narrative unfolds like the orbits of these remarkable satellites, each chapter revealing the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of the brilliant minds behind the missions. Aryabhata, the first in a series of cosmic pioneers, set the stage for what would become a remarkable saga. From communication satellites like INSAT and GSAT, which have connected the nation and facilitated seamless communication, to the transformative IRS series aiding in Earth observation and resource management, each satellite has played a unique role in India's technological evolution. The narrative takes a celestial turn with Chandrayaan, India's lunar exploration program, unlocking the secrets of Earth's enigmatic satellite. Chandrayaan, with its lunar orbiters and rovers, propels us into the realm of cosmic exploration, where the quest for knowledge extends beyond our planet. Mangalyaan, the Mars Orbiter Mission, stands as a testament to India's prowess in interplanetary exploration. As we explore the journey of Mangalyaan, we witness the challenges of interplanetary travel conquered by the indomitable spirit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). With each satellite, a chapter unfolds in the story of a nation's determination to reach new heights—both metaphorically and literally. The narrative encapsulates the spirit of scientific inquiry, the pursuit of excellence, and the desire to push the boundaries of human understanding. This book is a tribute to the scientists, engineers, and visionaries who have made India a formidable force in the realm of space exploration. It is an exploration of the unknown, a celebration of human achievement, and an invitation to gaze upward, where the satellites continue to weave their orbital tales, expanding the horizons of our understanding.
Smart Diplomacy: Exploring China-india Synergy
Author: Pisupati Sadasiva Suryanarayana
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1938134702
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
'Suryanarayana’s approach to the subject matter of China-India diplomatic synergy is heavily policy-oriented, and well-supported by policy sources. The book traces the trajectory of remarks and actions by Chinese and Indian decision-makers by collecting primary and, more uniquely, internal sources from historical and contemporary records. Personal correspondence between relevant Chinese and Indian personnel and Suryanarayana further deepens the credibility of the book’s analysis.'Pacific AffairsThis book explores the diplomatic, political, strategic, and ideological cross-currents in the fragile but promising state-to-state relationship between China and India. Set in a geopolitical context ten years after the two Asian neighbours had agreed to fashion a Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, the analysis is focused on the promise as well as the portents. Looking ahead, the author envisions a sunrise idea of Sino-Indian Smart Zone as a possible post-modern scenario.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1938134702
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
'Suryanarayana’s approach to the subject matter of China-India diplomatic synergy is heavily policy-oriented, and well-supported by policy sources. The book traces the trajectory of remarks and actions by Chinese and Indian decision-makers by collecting primary and, more uniquely, internal sources from historical and contemporary records. Personal correspondence between relevant Chinese and Indian personnel and Suryanarayana further deepens the credibility of the book’s analysis.'Pacific AffairsThis book explores the diplomatic, political, strategic, and ideological cross-currents in the fragile but promising state-to-state relationship between China and India. Set in a geopolitical context ten years after the two Asian neighbours had agreed to fashion a Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, the analysis is focused on the promise as well as the portents. Looking ahead, the author envisions a sunrise idea of Sino-Indian Smart Zone as a possible post-modern scenario.