Mars Orbiter Mission

Image Gallery: Mars and Phobos seen by MOM

March 8, 2015 by Paul Scott Anderson

Mars and Phobos as seen by the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM). Photo Credit: Indian Space Research organization (ISRO) — Mars and Phobos as seen by the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM). Photo Credit: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

A beautiful new image of Mars and the moon Phobos silhouetted against the planet, taken by India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM). More images available here.

India poised to launch ambitious mission to Mars this month

October 16, 2013 by Paul Scott Anderson

The Indian Space Research Organization is planning on launching its first mission to Mars on Oct. 28.Credit: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — The Indian Space Research Organization is planning on launching its first mission to Mars on Oct. 28. Credit: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Mars is a planetary destination that so far has only been reached by a handful of countries including the United States, the former Soviet Union and some countries in Europe. But soon, another nation may finally take its place on that list as well – India. Having already successfully sent its first unmanned probe, Chandrayaan 1, to the Moon a few years ago, India is now setting its sights on a much more distant goal, Mars.