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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
Students watch splashdown live, thrilled by experience
BENGALURU: Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP) screened the livestream of Axiom 4's return to Earth carrying pilot Shubhanshu Shukla and the rest of the crew on Tuesday. The C V Vishveshvara Auditorium at JNP was all waiting for Axiom 4's splashdown, which was carrying Shukla of the ISRO. Dr B R Guruprasad, former ISRO scientist and director of JNP, who provided crucial insights alongside the crew's descent, pointed out, 'It [Shukla's participation in the mission] has empowered Indian scientists. It is going to tremendously benefit Indian space programmes.' Excited students from a BBMP-run school in Kamala Nagar and Government High School, Itagi, comprised the majority of the throng. Jayashri Murudeppanavar, an English teacher at Government High School, Itagi, said, 'The students and I enjoyed the great opportunity to witness this landing.' Sara, 10-year-old, who could barely contain her glee at having witnessed the event said, 'When they [the Axiom 4 crew] launched, I saw the livestream. I wanted to see how they came back to the earth. I want to become an astronaut when I grow up. I learnt a lot from Sunita Williams,' she said.
The Print
25-06-2025
- Science
- The Print
Claps, cheers & countdown—students witness Axiom-4 liftoff from Bengaluru's Nehru Planetarium
From the live stream, the screen briefly changed to an earlier recorded version of astronauts collecting their boarding passes. As the students curiously watched the screening, the room witnessed another batch of schoolchildren, much younger than the previous group, stream in. In a matter of minutes, the empty seats in the auditorium filled with kids from BBMP School in the city. Some students scrambled to get the right seat to grab the perfect visuals. Bengaluru: Around 20 minutes past 11 this morning, a group of school students walked into the Vishveshwara Auditorium in Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bangalore. In front of them played on a giant screen the livestream of Axiom-4 astronauts seated inside the spaceflight, ready for a historic liftoff. About 20 minutes into the stream, the volume level was tuned down as JNP director B.R. Guruprasad walked on the stage to give a running commentary in English and Kannada. About 20 minutes were left for Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his team of Axiom-4 mission astronauts to lift off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In the front row seats of the auditorium, a much older crowd was seated including officials from the planetarium. 'Enjoying the video?' asked Guruprasad. The crowd responded with a joyful yes followed by claps. The Axiom-4 mission's launch faced multiple delays and postponements, and the audience was finally happy to see the launch. Eight minutes before the lift-off, Guruprasad gives a live commentary on the long awaited favourable weather conditions. The screen soon goes into a close-up of the launch vehicle, with white thick smoke around it. 'Only three minutes left,' said Guruprasad. As a former scientist at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Guruprasad explained to the students that delays happen in such cases. But now he was super confident the launch will go as planned. The countdown As the countdown came to final moment, the students joined in with a collective '10, 9, 8, 7…'. At 12:01 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), the Falcon 9 rocket lifted off with a full thrust on the ground. The students cheered in delight. Another huge round of claps was let out when the first booster separation happened and the flight proceeded to the second stage. 'There was no problem. We are happy that we could live stream the launch,' said Guruprasad. Four minutes into the flight, the rocket had travelled almost 200 kilometers, moving at a speed of 8,000 kilometers per hour and successfully passing the first stage. 'In our country, we should make space travel accessible,' Guruprasad added. Raj N., who was among the audience at the auditorium, said, 'When I was 11 years old in 1984, we saw Rakesh Sharma go to space. I still remember even the logo of that launch—a chariot going to the sun.' Interestingly, he is at the screening with his 11-year-old son Dhruva. 'It's not just about the rocket launch. There are scientists who built the rocket and also people who are monitoring the rocket all the time,' Dhruva said, his excitement palpable on watching the screening. Santha, a woman in her late 60s, also joined the screening, eagerly seated in the front row with curiosity in her eyes. 'This is my first time attending such event.' (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Axiom-4: IISc mentor roots for Shubhanshu Shukla. Tells him, 'Come back safe, thesis still pending'
BBC News
19-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Campaign promotes responsible dog ownership in Jersey
A campaign has been launched to promote responsible dog ownership in National Park (JNP) said its Pawsitive Impact campaign encouraged owners to keep them on a lead where it mattered, to clean up after them and to safeguard farmland, wildlife and natural chair Jim Hopley MBE said the island's landscapes were "something to be cherished".He said: "By keeping dogs on a lead where it matters, respecting farmland, and cleaning up after them, we can ensure these spaces remain protected, accessible, and enjoyable for all." Mr Hopley said: "Pawsitive Impact is about finding balance - encouraging small, responsible actions that protect our countryside while ensuring dogs remain welcome in these spaces."The JNP was set up to protect the wildlife and cultural heritage of the island's coastline. Gail Bennie, from the The Wild Poo Project - which encourages owners to pick up after their pets, said the initiative would encourage people to "treat the places we love to explore with more respect".She said: "The impact of dog activity, whether leaving waste and polluting our wild spaces or endangering or disturbing wildlife, may affect our ability to enjoy these special areas."By raising awareness, we hope to encourage positive behaviours and create a cleaner, safer environment for all - humans, dogs and wildlife." The campaign is a partnership with the Jersey Access Service Providers group, which includes the Government of Jersey, the National Trust for Jersey, Jersey Heritage and the Jersey Farmers Fenlon, managing director of Jersey Dairy, added: "A single incident of dog worrying livestock can have devastating consequences for farmers, and dog waste poses a real risk to cattle health."This campaign helps educate dog owners on the meaningful steps they can take to support our farming community and protect the island's food system."
