22 September 2014 :: With less than 48 hours left before the spacecraft enters Mars’ orbit, scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have successfully test-fired its liquid engine.
ISRO launched the Mangalyaan on November 5 to find evidence of life on Mars. If the spacecraft makes it, India will be the fourth after US, Russia and Europe to reach the Red planet. Once in orbit, the craft’s five payloads will take pictures and collect data for the next six months.
Probes to Mars have a high failure rate. Of the 51 missions so far, only 21 have succeeded. A similar mission by China failed in 2011.
For Detail Report on Mars Orbit Insertion. Click on the Link :: http://www.isro.org/mars/pdf/press%20briefing%20on%20MOI.pdf
Source :: http://www.isro.org/
