Amidst euphoria, some voices question cost of Mars Mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:57

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.

ISRO justifies Rs 450 crore Mars mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:36

Asserting that its Rs 450- crore mission to Mars was not a wrong priority, Indian Space Research Organisation Tuesday said all the country`s space programmes are "people-centric" and every rupee has been accounted for.

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".

Narendra Modi pats ISRO on Mars mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 19:20

Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated ISRO scientists on the successful launch of `Mangalyaan`.

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.

It`s a historic moment: Narayanasamy on Mars mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:16

Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy Tuesday hailed the successful launch of the Mars Orbiter Mission saying it was a historic moment for the country.

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.

Preparations in full swing for December 15 GSLV mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:02

Even as ISRO successfully launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), preparations are in full swing for flight-testing of GSLV with indigenous cryogenic engine, a key step to boost the country`s confidence in terms of its self-reliance in launch capability, on December 15.

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".