Indian flag to be fourth on moon-Mars mission: ISRO chief
When the Chandrayaan-launched moon impact probe (MIP) hurtles down towards the lunar surface, amongst other payloads it will be carrying an item of special significance for ISRO scientists – the Indian flag. A successful conclusion of the MIP sub-mission will see India becoming only the fourth country after the US, Russia and Japan to plant its flag on the lunar surface.
Given the increasingly envious response that the Indian lunar mission is already evincing in foreign capitals, unused as they are to the thought of Asian nations such as India and China successfully launching increasingly sophisticated space programmes, the launch of the MIP will indeed be a proud moment for ISRO and the nation.