Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday called on international organisations to take notice of India’s irresponsible space missions.
In a tweet, the minister said, “India is becoming a huge source of Space debris.” He added that New Delhi’s “irresponsible” space missions are dangerous for the whole eco system and needs serious notice by international organisations.
India's Vikram lunar lander, which crashed on its final approach to the Moon's surface in September, has been found thanks in part to the sleuthing efforts of an amateur space enthusiast.
NASA made the announcement on Monday, releasing an image taken by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) that showed the site of the spacecraft's impact (September 6 in India and September 7 in the US).
A version of the picture was marked up to show the associated debris field, with parts scattered over almost two dozen locations spanning several kilometers.
With additional input from AFP