India joins an exclusive club of nations successfully landing a spacecraft on the moon. India's spacecraft lands on the Dark Side of the Moon, a unique achievement.
Celebrations across the nation mark India's emergence as a major space player in just three and a half years, spending only $70 million.
ISRO program's budget is $75 million, significantly lower than other nations' space programs.
The Chinese Chang'e-2 mission cost around $219 million, and the Soviet Union's Luna 1 cost around $200 million when adjusted for inflation.
Apollo 11's cost was $25 billion during the 1960s, equivalent to around $200 billion today.ISRO's commitment and simplicity in operations contribute to its achievements.
India's success prompts discussions on its investment in space, military, and poverty eradication. Critics question the allocation of resources to space missions despite poverty issues.
UK Aid to India and colonial exploitation are debated, with historical figures and impacts discussed.
Arguments highlight the need for sensitivity, acknowledgment, and progress in society. India's historical exploitation and recovery shape its perspective on development and success.
The impact of colonial history, exploitation, and societal attitudes on India's progress are explored. The significance of names, sound, and form in shaping identity and national pride is discussed.