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MOM gears up for orbit insertion

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<p>Ground station support during Mars Orbit Insertion</p><br />

Ground station support during Mars Orbit Insertion


<p>The trajectory of Mars Orbiter Mission </p><br />

The trajectory of Mars Orbiter Mission


<p>MOM has travelled more than 680 million km and has covered about 99 per cent of the total distance. With the success of a few crucial tests, it is now ready for insertion in Mars’ orbit (Photos and graphics courtesy ISRO)</p><br />

MOM has travelled more than 680 million km and has covered about 99 per cent of the total distance. With the success of a few crucial tests, it is now ready for insertion in Mars’ orbit (Photos and graphics courtesy ISRO)


<p>Presently, the health of the spacecraft and the payloads is normal, says ISRO</p><br />

Presently, the health of the spacecraft and the payloads is normal, says ISRO


<p>PSLV C25 launched the Mars orbiter into an orbit of 250 km X 23,550 km around Earth on November 5, 2013 </p><br />

PSLV C25 launched the Mars orbiter into an orbit of 250 km X 23,550 km around Earth on November 5, 2013


<p>The propulsion system of the spacecraft</p><br />

The propulsion system of the spacecraft


<p>Six Earth-bound manoeuvres were carried out on November 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 16. Trans Mars Injection was carried out on December 1, 2013</p><br />

Six Earth-bound manoeuvres were carried out on November 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 16. Trans Mars Injection was carried out on December 1, 2013


<p>Major events before Mars Orbit Insertion </p><br />

Major events before Mars Orbit Insertion


<p>The spacecraft left the Sphere Of Influence of the Earth on December 4, 2013</p><br />

The spacecraft left the Sphere Of Influence of the Earth on December 4, 2013


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MOM gears up for orbit insertion