Tomorrow is the Indian National Space Day, so on the occasion of it ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath made a special appearance on Ranveer Allahabadia’s popular podcast. The podcast is called Beer Biceps. This podcast, released on August 22, 2024, is a gift for space enthusiasts who want to listen to the ISRO chairman.
Space Missions
Dr. Somnath has been chairman of ISRO since January 2022. In that podcast, the chairman shared fascinating information about India’s space missions. He also spoke about the challenges and success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully softly landed near the moon’s south pole in August 2023. This achievement made India the first country in the world to land in that region.
Show host Ranveer Allahabadia is known for his engaging interview style. He asked Dr. Somnath about his journey at ISRO. Dr. Somnath replied, recounting his early days at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and his role in the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) project. He added the importance of teamwork and innovation in achieving ISRO’s goals.
Upcoming ISRO Missions
The conversation also touched on the future of space exploration. Dr. S. Somanath revealed plans for upcoming ISRO missions, including the Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send the Indian Vyomnauts (which means Astronauts) into space. The Chairman highlighted the technological advancements and training in preparation for the Gaganyaan mission.
Dr. S. Somnath’ Thoughts on Elon Musk
Dr. S. Somnath mentioned Elon Musk and his future vision for space exploration. He salutes Elon’s reusable rocket technology and aims to send humans to Mars and establish a colony there. The Chairman shows interest in the collaboration between ISRO and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
One of the most exciting parts of the podcast was when Dr. Somnath discussed the potential for space tourism in India. He said that ISRO is now on a technological mission, not a commercial mission. Still, ISRO always supports Indian private space companies that aim for space tourism.
National Space Day
Ranveer and Dr. Somnath discuss the significance of National Space Day. Dr. Somnath explains that this day is celebrated to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon. It also honors India’s achievements in space and inspires the young generation to pursue careers in space, science, and technology.
The most interesting part is here: Dr. Somnath and Ranveer discuss Aliens. According to Chairman, aliens are somewhere in the universe. Ranveer asked, “Do you think our planet was visited by aliens?” To this question, he replied, “No doubt about it. There must be higher civilizations out there in the universe who might visit our Earth, but in a different era.”
Ending Conversation
The podcast ended with a message of hope and inspiration to the young generation. Dr. Somanath told the audience to stay curious and keep exploring.
He added, “Thank you, all Indians, for your support. This is not personal success; it is all scientists’ hard work and government support.” This support not only inspiration us but also gives realisation to continue our hard work for the nation’s progress.
Host Ranveer Allahabadia has interviewed many celebrities and experts on his podcast, and all goes well. Just like all podcasts, this episode was one of his most interesting conversations. He compliments Dr. Somnath for his dedication and contributions to India’s space program.
Listeners of this podcast loved this episode eaturing Dr. Somanath and India’s future in space exploration. Many listeners shared their excitement on social media.
