India's Mars probe (MOM), Development, launch, and cruise to Mars |
India's Mars probe (MOM), Development, launch, and cruise to Mars |
Aug 31 2009, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1729 Joined: 3-August 06 From: 43° 35' 53" N 1° 26' 35" E Member No.: 1004 |
according to the Chinese Xinhua press agency an Indian Mars probe may be launched in 2013 or 2015, after Chandrayaan-2
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-08/...nt_11972334.htm |
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Nov 16 2013, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1729 Joined: 3-August 06 From: 43° 35' 53" N 1° 26' 35" E Member No.: 1004 |
if I got the math right, it will now pass three perigees without any further maneuver (on the 19th, 23rd and 27th) and will then leave Earth orbit bound to mars on the fourth perigee, around 1 UTC on December 1.
also note that instruments, including camera, are expected to be tested in this 3.8-day orbit. expect the first pictures of Earth in a few days! |
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