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On Thursday, 7 November 2013
Following are the major objectives of the mission:
Technological Objectives:
1)Design and realisation of a Mars orbiter with a capability to survive and perform Earth bound manoeuvres, cruise phase of 300 days, Mars orbit insertion / capture, and on-orbit phase around Mars.
2)Deep space communication, navigation, mission planning and management.
3)Incorporate autonomous features to handle contingency situations.
Scientific Objectives:
1)Exploration of Mars surface features, morphology, mineralogy and Martian atmosphere by indigenous scientific instruments.
