Mars mission will enthuse young minds in studying space: Kalam

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 23:52

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam Tuesday said that the country`s Mars mission would not only help in learning technology and mission implementation but also enthuse young minds in further exploring the outer space.

Russia`s mission to Phobos could reveal Red Planet`s secrets

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 14:03

A new study has helped to confirm the idea that the surface of Phobos contains tons of dust, soil, and rock blown off the Martian surface by large projectile impacts.

Scientists unlock the mystery of Earth`s formation

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:40

New insights gleaned from volcanic rock have helped scientists unlock the mystery of how our planet evolved 4.5 billion years ago.

India`s Mars mission a great achievement: Chinese experts

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 17:30

Likening India`s Mars probe to putting `a golf ball from Tokyo in a hole in Paris`, Chinese experts have termed Manglaayan`s launch as "a great achievement" which if successful could make India the first Asian country to achieve this fete.

China shows off moon rover model before launch

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:23

China offered a rare glimpse into its secretive space programme today, displaying a model of a lunar rover that will explore the moon`s surface in an upcoming mission.

Mars Mission hailed by leaders

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:17

India`s maiden tryst with the Mars Mission was widely hailed today with leaders like President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh describing it as a "historic achievement" and "significant milestone".

India`s Mars mission: China for enduring peace in outer space

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:29

As India Tuesday stole the march over China by launching a mission to Mars, Beijing called for "joint efforts" to ensure peace in outer space.

Launch is only part of Mars mission story; challenges ahead

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:23

The successful launch of the country`s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) Tuesday, is only part of the country`s first inter-planetary venture story. The space odyssey is long and complex.

Mars Mission is historic achievement: PM Manmohan Singh

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:10

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday hailed the launch of Mars Mission as a "historic achievement" and congratulated ISRO scientists for the significant milestone.

Mars mission: Prez congratulates ISRO for successful launch

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 16:46

President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday congratulated ISRO for the successful launch of "Mangalyan", Mars Orbiter Spacecraft, and said it was a significant milestone that will inspire more scientists to make greater strides in achieving goals.

Sonia lauds scientists for Mars mission launch

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 16:40

Congress President Sonia Gandhi today lauded scientists for the successful launch of Mars Orbiter Mission, saying every Indian is proud of this "outstanding scientific feat".

Mars Orbiter technology can be used for other Indian satellites

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 22:06

The technologies developed in building India`s Mars Orbiter can be incorporated in other satellites the country would build saving costs and increasing performance, say Indian space scientists.