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ISRO Moonlights as Interstellar Uber, Singaporean Satellites Hop Onboard!
ISRO ventures into the gig economy as an interstellar Uber, giving Singaporean satellites a ride back home.
In a groundbreaking achievement akin to your barista nailing your complicated Starbucks order, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken a surprisingly casual approach to its illustrious scientific legacy. The space pioneer is now moonlighting as an interstellar Uber!
Yes, you read that right dear readers, an Interstellar Uber! A ride-hailing service bar none for those satellites stranded by the pandemic and desperate to get home. In its latest gig economy venture, ISRO successfully launched seven little Singaporean satellites into the great unknown. Oddly enough, no tips were reported, but it's early days, folks!
This skyrocket ride-project took place on the 28th of February from the famous Satish Dhawan Space Centre, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket. If you're wondering, it's not the convertible model, unfortunately.
It was, indeed, a spectacle to behold. Rocketing off into the sky, there was a palpable sense of anticipation, excitement and bewilderment, much like when you see your Uber arrive earlier than predicted. Although, unlike earthly Ubers, this one left a dazzling trail of fire and smoke, which your average Toyota Prius decidedly does not.
The mission was conducted by NewSpace India Limited, which we must stress is not a trendy new Bangalore-based Jazz bar, but ISRO's commercial arm. The goal was to support the satellite imagery requirements of several Singaporean government agencies. Now there are rumors that these Singaporean satellites had been feeling a bit homesick, longing for some hawker food, or a ride on the MRT. But we can neither deny nor confirm this.
This ride-hailing job seems to be just the latest in ISRO moonlighting efforts, quite literally. It is fervently taking on every opportunity possible to bridge the gap between nations and the universe, making it crystal clear that there are no boundaries when it comes to science. Or even taxi services, for that matter.
While this news has left many in awe, the reaction of Elon Musk, CEO of competitor taxi service SpaceX, is yet to be seen. Moreover, it’s also worth pondering whether ISRO will be introducing a rating system of its own. I guess we'll have to wait and see if these Singaporean satellites end up giving ISRO five stars, or if they complain about the lack of in-orbit aux cable.
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