India successfully puts first Mars satellite into orbit
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| India puts sitellite into orbit around Mars. |
The Mangalyaan robotic probe, one of the cheapest interplanetary missions ever, will soon begin work studying the Red Planet's atmosphere.
A 24-minute engine burn slowed the probe down enough to allow it to be captured by Mars's gravity.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country had achieved the "near impossible".
Only the US, Russia and Europe have previously sent missions to Mars, and India has succeeded on its first attempt
The latest US satellite, Maven, arrived at Mars on Monday.
US space agency Nasa congratulated its Indian counterpart, the Indian Space and Research Organization (Isro), on Wednesday's success.- an achievement that eluded even the Americans and the Soviets.
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