An adventure to a new galaxy

By Keshav Prakash Gupta

250 years later, Earth is a fully developed planet with millions of people and millions of robots. All the planets are discovered by spacecraft, but Neptune (the ninth planet) is yet to be discovered due to its vast distance from the other planets. People who have got close to it had to break-through a massive protective layer, making it challenging to explore. During this time, a highly developed spacecraft failed, but a space scientist named Steve came up with an idea on how to reach Neptune.

Despite facing opposition, Steve envisioned a rocket with a self-repairing system that required less fuel. However, due to budget constraints and a less-experienced team, he had to make it work with only 350 crore. Undeterred, Steve persevered, bringing the team together and managing within the given budget. After much hard work, they successfully built a spacecraft and prepared to launch it on September 13, the closest approach to Earth, with a 2-day buffer.

Astronomer Alex and his team of six people were onboard the satellite. After 15 years, they reached the massive layer protecting Neptune, capturing global attention. Although skepticism prevailed, the self-repairing system allowed the satellite to evolve and penetrate the layer successfully. However, a solar storm struck, causing instability and loss of communication. The damaged satellite crashed into an unknown void.

Amidst despair, a bright light emerged, leading Steve to name it “The Abyss Dimension” due to its hostile environment. Alex miraculously survived with a few clues and, over 10 years, constructed a new satellite. Launched successfully, he navigated Neptune’s secrets for another two years. To cross the massive layer, he learned to navigate at a slow speed, successfully returning to Earth after 12 years.

Upon arrival, Alex faced challenges from guards, as his satellite was unregistered. Displaying his badge on a large screen, he proved his identity as an astronomer, thankful to return alive to Earth. While the ninth planet was eventually discovered by other spacecraft, the bright light and the new galaxy remained a mystery.