Mangalyaan Mission Overview and Success
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Mangalyaan Mission Overview and Success

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What were the notable achievements of the Mangalyaan mission upon its successful entry into Mars' atmosphere?

India became the 4th country to successfully send a mission to Mars, earning recognition from global space organizations.

Explain the significance of the probe's liquid-fuel engine firing during the Mangalyaan mission.

The firing of the probe's liquid-fuel engine was critical for its successful entry into Mars' gravitational field.

What was the distance traveled by Mangalyaan from Earth to Mars, and how long did it take?

Mangalyaan traveled 780,000,000 kilometers and took 298 days to reach Mars.

Describe the emotional state of scientists during the crucial moments of the Mangalyaan mission.

<p>Scientists experienced nervous tension as they monitored the probe's progress, especially when the monitors went blank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two significant features of Mars that were captured in the images taken by Mangalyaan.

<p>The images captured features such as Tyrrhenus Mons and parts of Valles Marineris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mangalyaan Mission Overview

  • Mangalyaan, also known as MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission), was launched on November 5, 2013, from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh.
  • It took 298 days to travel 780,000,000 kilometers from Earth to Mars.
  • The probe's liquid-fuel engine fired successfully, a critical step for entering Mars' gravitational field.
  • Scientists waited with tension as the probe disappeared behind Mars before successfully entering its atmosphere.

Mangalyaan Mission Success

  • India became the fourth space agency to successfully send a mission to Mars.
  • The Prime Minister and NASA congratulated the MOM team and ISRO.

Mars Images

  • Mangalyaan captured images of various Martian features, including:
    • Tyrrhenus Mons
    • Part of Valles Marineris
    • A wrinkle ridge in the Thaumasia Planum region
    • An impact crater south-west of Huygens crater

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Explore the remarkable journey of Mangalyaan, India's Mars Orbiter Mission launched in 2013. This quiz covers the mission's launch, travel, achievements, and stunning images captured by the probe. Test your knowledge on this significant milestone in space exploration.

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