Mars Orbiter Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) first interplanetary mission, MOM studies Martian topography, morphology, mineralogy, and atmosphere. MOM’s orbit also allows several opportunities to observe the Martian moon Phobos.
| Launch Date | Nov. 5, 2013 | 09:08 UT |
| Launch Site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, India |
| Destination | Mars |
| Type | Orbiter |
| Status | In Progress |
| Nation | India |
| Alternate Names | Mangalyaan, Mars Craft, 39370, 2013-060A |
Goals
India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM)—or Mangalyaan (Hindi for "Mars Craft")—is the country's first mission to the Red Planet. The mission aims to test key technologies for interplanetary exploration and to use its five science instruments to study the Martian surface and atmosphere from orbit.
Accomplishments
The mission arrived safely in Mars orbit—completing the technology test. The primary science mission is underway.
Key Dates
Nov. 5, 2013 | 09:08 UT: Launch
Sept. 23, 2014 | 1:47:32 UT: Mars Orbit Insertion
Spacecraft
Launch Vehicle: PSLV
Spacecraft Mass: 1,075 pounds (488 kilograms)
Spacecraft Instruments:
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Mars Color Camera
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Lyman Alpha Photometer
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Thermal Imaging Spectrometer
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Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyzer
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Methane Sensor for Mars
Additional Resources
Indian Space Research Organisation: Mars Orbiter Mission
National Space Science Data Center Master Catalog: Mars Orbiter Mission
