INDIAN MARS MISSION BY SEPTEMBER,2013

[skydrill_2]

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MYSORE: Isro chairman K Radhakrishnan on Saturday said the government's nod to the country's Mars mission is expected soon.

"India's much-awaited mission to Mars is in the final stage of approval," said Radhakrishnan. The mission will be launched from Sriharikota in Andhra either in November 2013, 2016 or 2018.

"Many studies have been done relating to this mission,'' said Radhakrishnan.

A scientist on condition of anonymity said global interest and excitement following NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) landing on Mars on August 6 could prompt the Indian government to clear the programme. "We're waiting to go to Mars," said a scientist.

Initially, nine scientific experiments were designed for this flight. This could be reduced considering the weight factor. The rocket will be an advanced version of the highly-proven four-stage Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, designated as PSLV-XL, used for India's mission to moon, Chandrayaan-1.

Radhakrishnan said India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, Astrosat, will be launched in 2013. "All the instruments are going through their final evaluation and it'll be a national laboratory available to scientists both in India and abroad," he said. The mission was delayed for various reasons. About the Geo Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark 2, he said the flight stage of the cryogenic engine should be ready in November 2012.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced Mars Mission in 2013 today, which will commence on November 24 next year and will focus on life, climate and geology of the red planet. The space research body would also conduct research on other aspects like evolution and sustainability of life on the planet. ISRO has already submitted the project report to the central government for approval. The Project Director, Mylswamy Annadurai, explained the procedure of both the prominent space missions, Chandryaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2.





Government nod for Mars mission soon - The Times of India

Mission to Mars in 2013: ISRO

preparation for launch will start in september and it will take off in november!

AND YEAH!! CONGRATS TO INDIAN SUNITA WILLIAMS FOR THE FEAT...SHE TOOK OFF FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION TODAY!-

[KRAIT]

Always search before you post a thread there are already 2 threads running on this news....

[zimmick]

go go go India! yes! this is awesome. more competition, more pressure, more forward momentum! we should all be doing this together. i applaud this initiative, and if they can indeed launch next year..that would be super impressive!

[rai_kamal]

Not only that, she is first woman commander for any space mission..
So congratulations to her to set a world record..

The mission will be launched from Sriharikota in Andhra either in November 2013, 2016 or 2018.

Source: INDIAN MARS MISSION BY SEPTEMBER,2013

I can't understand the bold part, why are they saying 2013,2016 or 2018 ???

[skydrill_2]

Always search before you post a thread there are already 2 threads running on this news....

but today it was officially declared and even the machine components were shown and will be assembled next year.

[UDAYCAMPUS]

i'll believe it when i see it ......

[skydrill_2]

Not only that, she is first woman commander for any space mission..
So congratulations to her to set a world record..


I can't understand the bold part, why are they saying 2013,2016 or 2018 ???

i guess something relates with the orbit of mars...but if they miss it on 2013, it will take a lot of time!

[IND151]

awesome news !!!!!

Best Luck to ISRO

[whythiskolaveridi]

awesome news !!!!!

Best Luck to ISRO

What's that in your Avatar??

[OrionHunter]

Are we sure the Martians would like this? Doesn't look like it as this is what our probe may encounter which could create an interplanetary crisis!

[skydrill_2]

Are we sure the Martians would like this? Doesn't look like it as this is what our probe may encounter which could create an interplanetary crisis!

dont worry indians are not sending humans, just space probes.......

[Rajaraja Chola]

Govt must have approved it soon before !!

[KRAIT]

Govt must have approved it soon before !!

One cannot be in hurry when project of this magnitude is undertaken. Mission profile, possible tests to be conducted, feasibility study and most important the level of priority effects such program. You can send a probe just to win a race with less experiments and data to be conducted and studied.

[Imran Khan]

saly apny zameen ko to theek ker lo phly . going to mars moon while we have millions of issues here in home

[whythiskolaveridi]

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saly apny zameen ko to theek ker lo phly . going to mars moon while we have millions of issues here in home

Is that you writing the post or Mr Jealousy is at it again??