The Indian Space Research Organisations (ISRO) Mars Orbital Mission, is Indias first attempt to send a spacecraft to Mars. The intent is to demonstrate the ISROs ability to plan, execute, manage, and handle contingencies associated with a deep space mission. The spacecraft Mangalyaan (Hindi for Mars-carft) will prove the ISROs ability to develop and utilize deep space communications, navigation, and a mission-capable spacecraft. Beyond proof of technology, Mangalyaan will have work to do that compliments that of MAVENs. Outfitted with a high resolution color camera, thermal infrared spectrometers, a methane sensor, and atmospheric analysis instruments, Mangalyaan will collect and transmit data that will help scientists understand the composition of the Martian atmosphere and determine how and why Mars is losing surface water. Space enthusiasts are looking forward to welcoming India and the ISRO to the space exploration club and wish them great success.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:37:21 +0000
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