India's First Mars Mission in Pictures (Gallery)

Danielson and Kalocsa

ISRO

Two craters on Mars, Danielson and Kalocsa, were imaged by the Mars Color Camera.

Masurksy and Sagan

ISRO

The Mars Orbiter used the Mars Color Camera to image the Maurksy and Sagan craters on Mars.

Another First

ISRO

On November 19, 2013, the Mars Orbiter imaged Earth for the first time using the Mars Color Camera.

In Silhouette

ISRO

Mars provides the backdrop to Phobos, one of two natural satellites of the Red Planet.

Eos Chaos

IRSO

The Mars Color Camera captured the Eos Chaos area which is part of the Valles Marineris Canyon on Mars.

Arsia Mons

ISRO

Arsia Mons, a large volcano on Mars, imaged in 3D.

Ophir Chasma Canyon

ISRO

This 3D portrayal of the Ophir Chasma canyon on Mars was taken by India's Mars Orbiter Mission. Read the full story.

Ophir Chasma 3D

ISRO

Ophir Chasma, pictured here in a 3D image from the Mars Orbiter Mission, is part of the largest canyon system in the solar system, Indian Space Research Organisation officials say. Read the full story.

Ophir Chasma Terrain

ISRO

Photos from the Mars Orbiter Mission provide a glimpse into the huge Ophir Chasma's three-dimensional texture. Read the full story.

India Mars Orbiter: First Light

Indian Space Research Organisation

The first image of Mars from India's Mangalyaan orbiter after its arrival at the Red Planet. The Indian Space Research Organisation released the photo on Sept. 25, 2014. Read the Full Story.

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