Space mission · ISRO
Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)
ExplorationCompletedLaunched 2013-11-05
Mission overview
Mangalyaan made India the first nation to reach Mars orbit on its first attempt.
Outcome & discoveries
Operated for years studying the Martian atmosphere and surface at very low cost.
Mission profile
Knowledge connections
- Operated byISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
- Launched byPSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle)
- Launched fromSatish Dhawan Space Centre
- Mission targetMars
- Tracked byIndian Deep Space Network
Related missions
| Mission | Type | Agency | Launch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandrayaan-1The Moon | Orbiter | ISRO | 2008-10-22 | Completed |
| Chandrayaan-3The Moon (south polar region) | Lander and rover | ISRO | 2023-07-14 | Completed |
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- ISROIndian Space Research Organisation
Indian missions (Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan) and launch vehicles.