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Match the Mangalyaan mission's objectives with their corresponding instruments:
Match the Mangalyaan mission's objectives with their corresponding instruments:
Mars Color Camera (MCC) = captures high-resolution images of Martian surface Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM) = detects methane in Martian atmosphere Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyser (MENCA) = studies Martian exosphere Mars Radiometry Experiment (MaRE) = measures Martian atmospheric radiation
Match the Mangalyaan mission's characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the Mangalyaan mission's characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:
Weight = 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) Power source = solar panels and a lithium-ion battery Mission type = India's first interplanetary mission to Mars Launch date = November 5, 2013
Match the Mangalyaan mission's orbit characteristics with their corresponding values:
Match the Mangalyaan mission's orbit characteristics with their corresponding values:
Closest approach = 227 km (141 miles) Farthest distance = 71,871 km (44,650 miles) Entry into Mars' orbit = September 24, 2014 Mission completion = 5 years in Martian orbit
Match the Mangalyaan mission's scientific instruments with their corresponding studies:
Match the Mangalyaan mission's scientific instruments with their corresponding studies:
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Match the Mangalyaan mission's achievements with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the Mangalyaan mission's achievements with their corresponding descriptions:
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Match the Mangalyaan mission's instruments with their corresponding functions:
Match the Mangalyaan mission's instruments with their corresponding functions:
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Study Notes
Mangalyaan
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Mission Overview
- Launched on November 5, 2013, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- India's first interplanetary mission to Mars
- Objective: to explore Mars' surface features, composition, and atmosphere
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Spacecraft Design
- Weighs 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs)
- Equipped with five instruments to study Martian surface and atmosphere
- Powered by solar panels and a lithium-ion battery
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Orbit and Trajectory
- Entered Mars' orbit on September 24, 2014
- Follows an elliptical orbit with a closest approach of 227 km (141 miles) and farthest distance of 71,871 km (44,650 miles)
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Scientific Instruments
- Mars Color Camera (MCC): captures high-resolution images of Martian surface
- Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM): detects methane in Martian atmosphere
- Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyser (MENCA): studies Martian exosphere
- Mars Radiometry Experiment (MaRE): measures Martian atmospheric radiation
- Lyman Alpha Photometer (LAP): investigates Martian upper atmosphere
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Achievements and Impact
- Successfully completed 5 years in Martian orbit (2014-2019)
- Provided valuable insights into Martian geology, climate, and atmospheric composition
- Demonstrated India's capability to design, launch, and operate complex interplanetary missions
Mangalyaan Mission
- Launched on November 5, 2013, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- India's first interplanetary mission to Mars
- Objective: to explore Mars' surface features, composition, and atmosphere
Spacecraft Design
- Weighs 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs)
- Equipped with five instruments to study Martian surface and atmosphere
- Powered by solar panels and a lithium-ion battery
Orbit and Trajectory
- Entered Mars' orbit on September 24, 2014
- Elliptical orbit with a closest approach of 227 km (141 miles) and farthest distance of 71,871 km (44,650 miles)
Scientific Instruments
- Mars Color Camera (MCC): captures high-resolution images of Martian surface
- Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM): detects methane in Martian atmosphere
- Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyser (MENCA): studies Martian exosphere
- Mars Radiometry Experiment (MaRE): measures Martian atmospheric radiation
- Lyman Alpha Photometer (LAP): investigates Martian upper atmosphere
Achievements and Impact
- Successfully completed 5 years in Martian orbit (2014-2019)
- Provided valuable insights into Martian geology, climate, and atmospheric composition
- Demonstrated India's capability to design, launch, and operate complex interplanetary missions
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Explore India's first interplanetary mission to Mars, including its mission overview, spacecraft design, and orbit and trajectory.
