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PHOTOS: How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded

Last updated on: November 05, 2013 22:41 IST


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Mangalyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation's Rs 450-crore Mars Mission, blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on Sriharikota island at 2.38 pm on Tuesday. All parameters were normal at the time of the launch.

Here’s a breakdown of how the series of events unfolded...

How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded


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First stage separation completed

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How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded


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Strap On Separation

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How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded


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Payload firing separation completed

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How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded


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Now in the non-visibility zone, during which the third stage burnout was achieved.

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ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission makes contact with the first ship-born terminal on-board Nalanda. Confirmed data reception. Start breathing again!!!

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How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded


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Nalanda ship confirms 4th Stage ignition!

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How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded


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ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission makes contact with the second ship-born terminal on-board Yamuna.

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How the historic Mars mission launch unfolded


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History created! ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft separated from PSLV-C25 successfully.