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Did you know India is the first country to reach Mars orbit?

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Mangalyaan

India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) made India the first country to successfully reach Mars orbit on its first attempt, a milestone in the space world.
 

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Mangalyaan

Mangalyaan was launched on November 5, 2013, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, aboard the PSLV-C-25 rocket.
 

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The budget

The mission was achieved with a low budget of approximately $73 million, making it one of the most cost-effective Mars missions ever.
 

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Space mission

The primary objectives were to develop the technologies required for interplanetary missions, study Mars' surface, morphology, and atmosphere, and study potential signs of life.
 

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Spacecraft

The spacecraft carried six scientific instruments, including a Mars Colour Camera (MCC), a Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (TIS), and a Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM).
 

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Mars orbit

Mangalyaan successfully entered Mars orbit on September 24, 2014, after a journey of approximately 650 million kilometres.
 

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Achievements

The mission received global acclaim for its technical success and cost-effectiveness, establishing India as a significant player in space exploration.

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