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India's space program is making giant leaps to the moon, Mars and beyond. See the latest missions, videos and news from the Indian Space Research Organisation here.

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India's 1st Mars Probe Captures Stunning 3D View of Huge Chasm

By Elizabeth Howell published 26 August 15

Three new spectacular 3D images of a Mars chasm show gullies shaped by erosive forces on the Red Planet.

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III rocket

India's Prototype Space Capsule Passes Big Test

By K.S. Jayaraman published 28 December 14

India's first Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III rolls out to the launch pad for its maiden voyage in December 2014.

Photos: India's GSLV Mark-III Rocket and 1st Crew Capsule

By Tariq Malik published 17 December 14

India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Launch

India Launches Third Satellite for Regional Navigation Constellation

By K.S. Jayaraman published 16 October 14

India on Oct. 16 successfully launched the third of seven planned satellites for its Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), which is expected to be fully operational in 2015.

Mars Image Captured by India's Mars Orbiter Mission Probe

US, India to Team Up on Mars Exploration

By Mike Wall published 1 October 14

This spectacular view of Mars from India's Mangalyaan spacecraft shows active dust storms in the Red Planet's northern hemisphere. This photo was released on Sept. 29, 2014, less than a week after the Indian Mars orbiter arrived at the planet.

Indian Spacecraft Snaps Spectacular Portrait of Mars (Photo)

By Tariq Malik published 29 September 14

India's first spacecraft to visit Mars has beamed home its greatest photo of the Red Planet yet, a spectacular view that reveals the planet from pole to pole.

India's first Mars orbiter Mangalyaan captured this photo of the Martian atmosphere just after arriving at Mars on Sept. 24, 2014 Indian Standard Time.

Indian Spacecraft Captures Its First Photos of Mars

By Mike Wall published 25 September 14

Artist's concept of India's Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft, which arrived at the Red Planet on Sept. 24, 2014 Indian Standard Time (Sept. 23 EDT).

India's First Mars Probe Makes Historic Red Planet Arrival

By Mike Wall published 24 September 14

This image depicts the journey of India's Mars Orbiter Mission, the country's first interplanetary mission. The Indian Mars orbiter will arrive at the Red Planet on Wednesday, Sept. 24, India Standard Time (late Tuesday, Sept. 23, U.S. Eastern Time).

India's First Mission to Mars Set to Arrive at Red Planet

By Elizabeth Howell published 22 September 14

How to Get to Mars: NASA and India Face Big Tests at Red Planet

By Mike Wall published 20 September 14

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Launches India Satellite

Launch Photos: India's 2nd Navigation Satellite Streaks Into Space (Gallery)

By Space.com Staff published 8 April 14

India launched its second navigation spacecraft aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on April 4, 2014. See photos of the amazing satellite launch in this Space.com gallery.

India Launches Its 2nd Navigation Satellite

By Stephen Clark published 4 April 14

GSLV-D5 Takes Off with GSAT-14 Satellite

Indian Satellite Launch Marks Big Success for New Rocket Engine

By Stephen Clark published 14 January 14

India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle put a 2.1-ton communications satellite in orbit this month, boosting prospects for the medium-class launcher after a spate of mishaps in recent years.

Launch Photos: India's Big Rocket Lifts Off with GSAT-14 Satellite

By Space.com Staff published 14 January 14

The Indian Space Research Organisation's GSLV-D5 rocket successfully launched GSAT-14 satellite from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, India on Jan. 5, 2014. See photo of the launch here.

An artist's illustration of India's Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft, called Mangalyaan, launching in November 2013.

India's First Mars Probe Begins Journey to Red Planet

By Stephen Clark published 2 December 13

India's first robotic Mars probe set sail for the Red Planet Saturday with a vital rocket burn to catapult the spacecraft out of the realm of Earth's gravity and into interplanetary space.

India's first mission to Mars, the Mars Orbiter Mission, launches the Mangalyaan orbiter toward the Red Planet atop a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on Nov. 5, 2013 from the Indian Space Research Organisation's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

India's Mars Orbiter Overcomes Engine Glitch

By Stephen Clark published 14 November 13

A week into its mission, India's Mars probe overcame a bout of engine trouble Monday with an unplanned maneuver to boost its orbit after a rocket firing failed to do its job Sunday.

Liftoff! India's First Mars Probe Launches Toward the Red Planet

By Miriam Kramer published 5 November 13

Infographic: How India's Mars Orbiter works.

How India's First Mars Mission Works (Infographic)

By Karl Tate published 15 October 13

After a 300-day cruise through space, India's Mars probe will circle the planet.

India's Ambitious Space Launch Plan Stars Mars Probe, Big Rocket

By Stephen Clark published 22 July 13

India Launches Its First Navigation Satellite

By K.S. Jayaraman published 2 July 13

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