Following global recognition, Rachna's daily routine became too formal. She had very less time for her family and most often her time was occupied with official matters most of which were queries and proposals from overseas.

One such proposal caught her attention. It was an email apparently from some non-resident Indian community. It was a lengthy article on India's space prowess.

Before consulting Rahul, she thought she should apprise him of the info. It read-

NEW COMMERCIAL IDENTITY OF SPACE

In January 2021, SpaceX launched a single projectile that carried 143 SmallSats. SpaceX successfully launched these small satellites into a unique Polar Orbit. These smallsats now provide coverage to clients in Alaskan polar regions.

SmallSats now provides profound space probe opportunities, data centres, and even space-based billboards. There is a virtual gold rush to be in space, and a tsunami of possibilities exists. An entire space ecosystem is in the making, driven by organisations invo