IITians hail success of Mangalyaan Mission

The successful insertion of Mangalyaan into the orbit of Mars evoked joy among IIT-Kanpur students having interest in space science. Several students watched live streaming/airing of the insertion in the hostel campus. The nervous moments arrived when the Mangalyaan's insertion in Mars orbit was taking place but as it happened successfully, they congratulated each other.In the very first attempt, ISRO scientists had placed Mangalyaan in the Mars orbit. This also made India first country in the world to do so in the first attempt. Till now only three space agencies, including NASA of US have remained successful in such a mission. But scientists at NASA could achieve the feat after failing in six attempts. Salman, student of computer science department expressed happiness over the success that ISRO and country achieved. "ISRO scientists have accomplished this rare feat in first attempt. Kudos!” he said. Surajit Mondal said: "Our scientists have proved their mettle once again. India has left behind several countries far behind in its space mission. It would not have been easy for scientists. Congratulations to them." Shantanu Agarwal, former student head of Nano satellite project Jugnu developed in IIT-Kanpur, said: "Successful Mars Mission is indeed a great news and achievement for India. It will benefit scientific community by disclosing various hidden facts about this universe." Shashank Chintalagiri, another ex-student of IIT-Kanpur, said, "There has never been any doubt about the capability of ISRO scientists in launching of the satellites and spacecraft into space. India had pioneered in it and this was once again proved by the successful insertion of Mangalyaan in Mars orbit." It is worth mentioning that Mars Orbiter Mission is India's first interplanetary mission. It was launched on November 5, 2013 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh with the powerful Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The mission was approved by the Indian government in August 2012 and was executed in 15 months at a cost of Rs 450 crores.