India’S Space Odyssey: From Ancient Skywatchers To Modern-Day Space Missions

India’s Space Odyssey: From Ancient Skywatchers To Modern-Day Space Missions is a beautifully designed hardback that invites readers to explore India's space history. A rich blend of history, science, and striking imagery, it’s perfect for curious teens, students, and space enthusiasts who want a clear, engaging path through India's journey from ancient skywatchers to modern missions. The tone is inspiring, educational, and full of wonder. Each chapter introduces key events and concepts in a clear, DK-style narrative, with profiles of pioneers like Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Bhabha, Satish Dhawan, APJ Abdul Kalam, and Kalpana Chawla. The book guides you behind the scenes of rocket launches and reveals the surprising story of India's first rocket launching station housed in a 400-year-old church. The content is presented through vivid illustrations and archival photographs from ISRO, weaving history with science in a paced, accessible way. India’s Space Odyssey also offers a visually rich experience, with a mix of timelines, captions, and carefully framed details that invite readers to pause, compare, and reflect. It reads like a guided tour through a museum of discovery, making complex ideas approachable for younger readers while offering new insights to lifelong space fans. Comprehensive journey from ancient skywatchers to modern-day space missions In-depth profiles of space visionaries and astronauts, including Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Bhabha, Satish Dhawan, APJ Abdul Kalam, and Kalpana Chawla Behind-the-scenes look at rocket launches and India’s historic launch site housed in a 400-year-old church Rich illustrations and archival photographs drawn from ISRO’s archives Clear, engaging writing in a classic DK style that makes learning exciting After finishing India’s Space Odyssey, readers will carry a deeper appreciation for how India’s space program grew from questions about the skies into bold missions to explore Mars and beyond. The book leaves young readers inspired, curious, and ready to imagine their own contributions to science and discovery.