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MOM gears up for orbit insertion

 
 

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Published: Tuesday 23 September 2014
Ground station support during Mars Orbit Insertion

Ground station support during Mars Orbit Insertion

The trajectory of Mars Orbiter Mission

The trajectory of Mars Orbiter Mission

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

The propulsion system of the spacecraft

The propulsion system of the spacecraft

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

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

Major events before Mars Orbit Insertion

Major events before Mars Orbit Insertion

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

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

MOM Mars Mars Orbiter Mission ISRO India Mars mission MOM gears up for …
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