Mars Orbiter

The Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as Mangalyaan, is India’s first interplanetary mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in November 2013. Its primary goal was to explore Mars' surface, atmosphere, and mineral composition. The spacecraft successfully entered Mars' orbit in September 2014, making India the first Asian nation to reach Mars and the fourth globally. Mangalyaan provides valuable data about Martian geology and climate, and it helps advance technologies for future space missions. Its cost-effective approach demonstrates India's growing capabilities in space exploration and technology development.