Planetary Science in India: Uncovering the Secrets of Our Solar System

ISRO is the Indian space agency responsible for planning, organizing, and executing space science missions, including planetary science missions.

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first dedicated planetary science mission, which successfully reached Mars in 2014.

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, became the first Indian spacecraft to orbit Mars in 2014.

The primary objective of the Mangalyaan mission was to study the Martian atmosphere and climate, including the composition, temperature, and circulation patterns.

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, which was launched in 2008 to study the Moon's surface, composition, and mineralogy.

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-1 mission was to study the Moon's surface, composition, and mineralogy, including the presence of water and other resources.

Chandrayaan-2 is a follow-up mission to Chandrayaan-1 and aims to explore the Moon's south polar region, including the search for water ice and other resources.

The primary objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission is to explore the Moon's south polar region and search for water ice, which could be a valuable resource for future lunar exploration.

Shukrayaan-1 is a planned Indian space mission to study Venus's atmosphere and surface, including its composition, temperature, and geological features.

The primary objective of the Shukrayaan-1 mission is to study Venus's atmosphere and surface, including its composition, temperature, and geological features, which could provide insights into the planet's evolution and history.

The Jupiter Orbiter Mission is a planned Indian space mission to study Jupiter and its moons, including their composition, atmosphere, and geological features.

The primary objective of the Jupiter Orbiter Mission is to study Jupiter and its moons, including their composition, atmosphere, and geological features, which could provide insights into the formation and evolution of the solar system.