Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)

The Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as Mangalyaan, is India’s first interplanetary spacecraft, launched in 2013. Its goal is to orbit Mars, study its surface, atmosphere, and climate, and demonstrate India's capability in space technology. Mangalyaan uses solar energy for power and employs advanced instruments to gather data about the Red Planet, contributing to global scientific understanding. Despite its relatively low cost compared to similar missions, it has successfully entered orbit around Mars, showcasing India’s growing expertise in space exploration and technological innovation.