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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

From Isro's Mangalyaan to Nasa's Curiosity: Successful Mars missions till date

Only 21 of the 51 missions to Mars so far have been successful. No country has managed a successful Mars mission on its first try, and no Asian country has managed the feat either.

Minutes to go: Mangalyaan on cusp of cementing India's place in history

Now that the engines have been tested, the Mangalyaan craft is pretty much be on its own.

Mangalyaan successfully passes critical engine test: Why was it important

India's Mars Orbiter Mission Mangalyaan will undergo the first crucial test of its fourth and final maneuver ahead of entering the orbit of the red planet on Wednesday.