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Lyman Alpha photometer(LAP):
                   It is an absorption cell photometer. It measures the abundance of deuterium and hydrogen from Lyman-alpha emission in the Martian upper atmosphere. Measurement of D/H (deuterium to hydrogen abundance ratio) allows us to understand the loss process of water from the planet.

Mars Color Camera(MCC):
                   This tri-color Mars color camera gives images & information about the surface features and composition of Martian surface. They are useful to monitor the dynamic events and weather of mars. MCC will also be used for probing the two satellites of mars-Phobos & Deimos. It also provides tha context information for other science payloads.

Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (TIS):
                     TIS measures the thermal emission and can be operated during both day and night. Temperature and emissivity are the two basic physical parameters estimated from thermal emission measurement. Many minerals and soil types have characteristic spectra in TIR region. TIS can map surface composition and mineralogy of mars.

Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyser (MENCA):
                      It is a guadruple mass spectrometer capable of analysing the neutral composition in the range of 1 to 300 amu with unit mass resolution. The heritage of this payload is from chandra's Altitudinal Composition Explorer (CHACE) payload.

Methane Sensor For Mars (MSM):
                         It is designed to measure Methane in the Martian atmosphere with PPB accuracy and map its sources. Data is acquired only over illuminated scene as the sensor measures reflected solar radiation. Methane concentration in the Martian atmosphere undergoes spatial and temporal variations.