We Bought a Zoo
Good afternoon and welcome to the
Phase Il Press Conference of the
upcoming mission for the
Global Precipitation Measurement.
To discuss the mission we have
with us John Stockton
GPM Project Formulation Manager
from NASA HQ.
Mohan Bhargava...
Project Manager and Spacecraft
Mission Director from GODDARD.
Over to you John.
- Thank you George.
The Office of Management and Budget
released the President's 2004
Fiscal year budget plan in early February
flagging off the GPM Launch.
We have in the Formulation phase
of GPM taken steps to reduce risks
to ensure a mission
confirmation review.
Thank you John.
Good afternoon everybody.
Before I come to Phase Il, a quick update
on the recently concluded Phase I.
Definition of Mission Scope,
Systematic Measurement Approach
and Technology Roadmaps.
Will you roll the tape please?
Thank you.
The core satellite is designed
like a TRMM Spacecraft.
It'll be launched in non-sun-sync
orbit at an inclination of 65-degrees
and an altitude of 400 kms.
The constellation satellites would be
pre-existing operational, experimental &
Dedicated satellites,
with PMW radiometers.
They would operate both in
non-sun-synch and synch orbits
at an altitude of 600-900 kms.
You are welcome to
throw any questions.
What are the objectives of the Global
Precipitation Measurement programme?
Last question.
- Is this budget justified?
Globally, there is a danger of
water recession in the near future.
It will not be unreal to imagine that
in the 21st century, cities like
Beijing, Amman, New Delhi, Santiago,
Jakarta, Mexico City, Lima
and many others, will drink up, use up
their surrounding waters and perish.
Water is going to be rare. Is it not a
reason enough to justify any budget?
Are there any more questions?
Thank you for being here.
- Thank you very much.
I've never seen John Stockton
smile so much.
He is really very happy with us.
The press conference went off well.
And your presentation excellent!
This is a quantum leap for us.
Well, we can now let our hair down
now that Phase I is finally over.
Hey, you've been very quiet.
What's the matter?
I want to get a cup of coffee.
Would you like some?
Make me a strong one.
- Sure
Two new messages,
Hi Mohan. This is Paul tried
calling you at work and your cell
you seem to be in a meeting,
call me back.
Good afternoon Mr. Bhargava, this is
Steven Carter from the BCIS...
...your request for citizenship has been
accepted. Please call me on Monday. Bye.
Congratulations! Your request for
citizenship has been accepted.
You seem lost.
- Not really.
I get it. Work pressures are
stressing you out
and then you have no other interests...
No pubbing, no partying!
Take my advice,
you should get married!
You need a life partner.
Like they say - Happiness
only doubles when it is shared!
It changed My life!
No Vinod, that's not it.
Then what is it?
What's the matter?
Today is the death anniversary
of my parents.
Oh! I'm sorry.
No, It's okay.
I still vividly remember that I was in my
last year of University in Pennsylvania
...when I received the news
of their car accident!
Now I understand why
you've been so low all day.
You know Vinod...
There's something else,
which has been
pricking my conscience
these last few months.
Do you remember Kaveriamma?
Kaveriamma? Your old
maid servant, right?
Please don't call her a maidservant.
She was like a mother to me!
I'm sorry. I had no idea.
What about her?
As you know,
l was the only child.
My parents brought me up with a lot of
love, they provided me with everything.
But along with them, Kaveriamma too
had a special place in my life.
My mother would
make my breakfast,
while Kaveriamma would feed me.
My parents tucked me into bed,
while Kaveriamma sang me a lullaby.
From the age of two to seventeen
she looked after me completely.
You could say Kaveriamma was
like a second mother to me
So when was the last time
you met her?
At my parent's funeral.
I remember crying like a child
in Kaveriamma's arms.
It was a very tough time for me.
Then I came back here and
began to find a footing in life.
Kaveriamma would often write me letters,
and I would send her replies as well.
But later, I got so completely immersed in
my work, that I just lost touch.
All this is so out of the blue Mohan.
Why did you suddenly
think of her today?
It's not sudden, Vinod.
I've been thinking about her
since the past few months.
I've been having recurring
nightmares of her being...
...old, feeble, and helpless.
Vinod, I have blundered.
I now feel very guilty
that I have neglected her...
...and haven't been able to
look after her.
She is the only thread who can
string the memories of my parents.
I was thinking of going to Delhi...
and bringing her here.
Absolutely! Brilliant idea!
But I don't think John will consent.
There can't be a better time for you
to ask for a vacation than now,
We are 28 weeks away from
the GPM launch. John won't refuse.
You think so?
- Yeah sure.
Promise to bring him back an
elephant or something.
Yeah sure!
Thank you very much.
So its on the outmost importance
to get the time pressure on the
stabilization unit.
Thank you very much gentlemen.
Excuse me John.
- Sure, tell me.
I have a request for two weeks off.
Need to go to India, is it possible?
Is everything ok back home?
Oh yeah everything is all right.
Just a pending matter.
When do you have to leave?
Actually as soon as possible.
You realize you have to delegate
some of this to others.
Oh yes yes I'll have a detailed
meeting with the team and
I'll be in constant touch
with Vinod from here.
Alright then, have a good trip.
Thank you very much John.
Amazing... John agreed very quickly.
I should have asked for a vacation myself.
Thank God you didn't. If you had,
he would have cancelled mine too.
May I clear your tray please?
Can I get you anything else?
No thank you.
This is your Captain here.
Good morning everyone.
We have now started our descent
And in a short time we'll be landing
at the Indira Gandhi
lnternational Airport in Delhi.
Hope you had a comfortable flight
Thank you for flying Air India.
Your attention please.
Announcing the arrival of flight
Al-112 from New York
Good to see you.
- Good to see you too.
How was the flight?
- Connecting flight was delayed. Rest ok!
Did you get anything for me?
- Yeah, everything's for you, kid!
So Kaveriamma... is she still living
in an Old age Home?
Did you speak with her?
No, I want to surprise her!
She'll be so glad to see you.
I'm sure she'll have forgotten me.
Obviously!
Excuse me.
- Yes? May I help you?
I've come to meet Kaveriamma.
Kaveriamma?
- Yes.
Kaveri oh yes! She doesn't
live with us any longer.
Doesn't live here?
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