Mars Orbiter Mission
LocationMars orbit
Year2013
Size5 instruments
TypeMars orbiter
About Mars Orbiter Mission
The first Indian interplanetary mission, also called Mangalyaan. Reached Mars orbit in September 2014. Made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit and the first nation to do so on its first attempt. Built at very low cost. Contact was lost in 2022 after years beyond its planned life.
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