Hats off to India

Having saluted China's achievements in space exploration it is only fair that we should also recognize another nation's entry into the elite club...

India today successfully placed an object into orbit around Mars - here's a graphic from the front page of the rightly proud Indian Space Research Organisation...

There is something extra-special about inter-planetary exploration that commands additional kudos.

Now we've demonstrated an inter-planetary capacity, perhaps we can inspire solutions to problems within arm's reach.

Well done India - hats off to you!

...-.- de m0xpd