ISRO

Successful Mars Orbiter Mission

The putting of the Mangalyaan satellite into the Mars orbit is a significant achievement. It has demonstrated India’s technological potential in space. The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) congratulates the scientists and staff of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for this achievement. In order to take this forward it is necessary to focus on launching the GSLV for future space exploration. The successful Mars Orbiter Mission highlights the scientific and technological potential in India, which should be fully developed so that it can be utilised in various sectors for the country’s progress.

On S-Band Spectrum Scam

The latest decision by the Prime Minister to constitute a two-member committee to "review" the agreement is highly questionable. What is the necessity for a "review" when already the contract has been found to be unjustified and needs to be annulled? The persons appointed - a former Cabinet Secretary and a member of the Space Commission - were both involved in the processing of the deal. The intention seems to be to keep this as an in-house matter.