India's Mars spacecraft still on course

India’s Mars orbiter mission ventured out of Earth’s sphere of influence early today in an attempt to reach the red planet’s orbit.

India's Mars spacecraft still on course

India’s Mars orbiter mission ventured out of Earth’s sphere of influence early today in an attempt to reach the red planet’s orbit.

The Bangalore-based Indian Space Research Organisation said the spacecraft fired its main engine for more than 20 minutes, giving it the correct velocity to leave the earth’s orbit.

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