K Radhakrishnan

Second India mission to Mars could be between 2018-2020, says Isro chief K Radhakrishnan

The second mission to Mars could be between 2018-2020, but may not be similar to the Orbiter Mission launched last year, Isro chief K Radhakrishnan said on Wednesday.

Space science has become more relevant in India, plays vital role in common man's life: ISRO

Space science in India has become more relevant now as it plays a vital role in the life of the common man, said ISRO.

NASA, ISRO to work on joint Mars mission targeted to launch in 2020

India and the US, after sending their own respective spacecraft into Mars' orbit, have now agreed to cooperate on future explorations of the Red Planet.

ISRO scientists present first Mangalyaan pictures of Mars to Modi

A team of ISRO scientists presented the first pictures of Mars sent by Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) spacecraft to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

Image of the day: Check out the first photo of Mars from Mangalyaan

Isro's Mangalyaan made India proud when it successfully entered Mars orbit and MoM has proved that it is doing its job well when it captured its first images of Mars on Wednesday. Taken from a height of 7300 km; with 376 m spatial resolution, this picture was posted by Isro on its Facebook and Twitter accounts on Thursday. Isro chief K Radhakrishnan said more pictures will be released in the afternoon once PM Modi has a look at the hard copies.

Mission Mars successful, but Mangalyaan must prove its scientific value

But what next for Mangalyaan? What will the Mars Orbiter do, and how soon will it start doing it?

Modi calls Mars Mission as spectacular, says he was sure MoM won't disappoint

An elated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described as "historic" India's "spectacular" success in reaching Mars in the maiden attempt.

China lauds India, says Mangalyaan success is landmark progress

China congratulated India for its successful Mars mission or 'Mangalyaan' saying that it was a proud achievement for the country and Asia.

The magic of Mangalyaan is not its cost, but the possibilities it opens for Isro

Whatever the scientific results its payloads get, Mangalyaan in entering the Martian orbit in its maiden attempt has proved much about Isro's ingenuity and capability

Photos: Timeline of Mangalyaan completing its historic journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who sat alongside IRSO Chairman K Radhakrishnan erupted into cheers and joined in the celebrations at the ISRO control room when Mangalyaan successfully entered Mars orbit.