“It worked the first time, today we write history.” Indian … – Gazeta.pl

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When to the command center in Bangalore has reached the input signal of the probe into orbit around Mars, gathered responded thunderous cheers. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, present among scientists, said: “India managed to reach Mars. Congratulations to all of you, the whole country. Today, we are writing history.”

The purpose of the probe uplifted into space in November last year is to collect scientific information. Landing on Mars is not provided. The cost of the mission is 4.5 billion rupees (73 million dollars.).

India joined the elite group

Thanks to the success of this project India are working together with the United States, the Soviet Union and Europe (European Space Agency) as a country that has sent a mission investigating Mars. Modi pointed out on Wednesday that 51 such attempts made in the world failed only 21.

India lead their own space program since 1963., And since then have designed, built and placed in orbit around the Earth many of its own satellites.

The Indian space industry, business services, reaching into Earth orbit satellites of other countries.

The probe already exchanged friendly greetings with American rover Curiosity, which has two years examining the surface of Mars.