Mars Orbiter Mission - NASA Satellite

Indias Mars Orbiter Mission, or MOM, was the countrys first mission to the Red Planet. The mission tested key technologies for interplanetary exploration, and studied the Martian surface and atmosphere from orbit for eight years, far exceeding its projected lifespan. The ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) lost contact in April 2022, and declared the missions end.

Mars Orbiter Mission Mission Information

Mission Details

NameMars Orbiter Mission
Launch DateNovember 05, 2013
Mission TypeUnmanned
TypeSatellite
Launch VehiclePSLV
Launch SiteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Satellite Details

ApplicationStudy Mars from orbit
Scientific InstrumentMars Color Camera, Lyman Alpha Photometer, Thermal Imaging Spectrometer, Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyzer, Methane Sensor for Mars
Mass488 Kg

Space Organization Details

CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
OrganizationNASA

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