Mangalyaan captures image of Phobos, biggest moon of Mars

The Mars Colour Camera onboard Indian Space Research Organisation's Mars Orbiter Mission has captured the image of Phobos, the closest and biggest moon of Mars. The image was taken on July 1 when......

THIS is what Mangalyaan will do in the Mars orbit

Tanmaya Nanda provides a quick guide to questions about the Mars mission you always wanted to ask but were afraid to India's Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft before the launch from Satish......

India's Mars mission on track

India's Mars mission is on track and space scientists are testing the payloads before they are integrated with the satellite. "We are on track for a October launch this year. The payloads are......

Amidst euphoria, some voices question cost of Mars mission

While the Mars mission got wide praise, there were voices which questioned the need for spending Rs 450-500 crore on it when the country is facing hunger and poverty. Social activist Harsh Mander,......