Mars Orbiter Mission 2

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Mars Orbiter Mission 2
NamesMOM 2
Mission typeMars orbiter
OperatorISRO
Mission duration1 year (proposed)
Spacecraft properties
ISAC
Payload mass≈100 kg (220 lb)[1][needs update]
Start of mission
Launch date2024[2][3][4]
RocketLVM3[5][2]
Launch siteSDSC/SHAR
ContractorISRO
Mars orbiter
Orbital parameters
Periareon altitude200 km (120 mi)[6]
Apoareon altitude2,000 km (1,200 mi)[6]
 

Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2) or Mangalyaan-2, is a proposed second mission to Mars by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).[3]

History

Following the successful insertion of the

LVM3, which flew for the first time on 5 June 2017, and might be powerful enough to place MOM on a direct-to-Mars trajectory alongside much heavier satellites, unlike the lighter Mars Orbiter Mission, which used a less powerful PSLV XL rocket.[8]

In January 2016, India and France signed a letter of intent for ISRO and

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre director S. Somanath in October 2019 reported the architecture for mission was yet to be finalized and may also have a lander and rover, but no timeline was announced.[2]

In February 2021, ISRO called for an 'Announcement of Opportunities' on MOM 2. In it, K. Sivan announced that Mangalyaan 2 will only be an orbiter mission.[12][13] Being launched by the LVM3 rocket (formerly the GSLV mk III), and using Aerobraking the MOM-2 satellite can carry more than 7 times the payload for MOM-1, also with a reduction in perigee to about 200 kms above the surface of Mars.[14]

In a recorded interview in October 2019, the

apoapsis and enter into an orbit more suitable for observations.[16][17][11]

In 2024, the mission plan was updated, and includes now "a rover, helicopter, sky crane and a supersonic parachute".[4]

Development

An Announcement of Opportunity was released requesting submissions for scientific instruments for an orbiter only, with a deadline set for 20 September 2016.[18][19] The total science payload mass is estimated at 100 kg (220 lb).[1]

One of the science payloads under development is an ionosphere plasma instrument named ARIS. It is being developed by Space Satellite Systems and Payloads Centre (SSPACE), which is part of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST). The engineering model and high vacuum test have been completed.[20]

In a panel discussion in September 2022, it was told that mission would include a hyperspectral camera, a very high resolution panchromatic camera and a radar to better understand the early stages of Mars, its early crust, recent basalts, and ongoing activities such as boulder falls.[21]

Payloads

The mission will consist of four main payloads. [22]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c d "Episode 90 – An update on ISRO's activities with S Somanath and R Umamaheshwaran". AstrotalkUK. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b Jatiya, Satyanarayan (18 July 2019). "Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2955" (PDF). Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b Kuthunur, Sharmila (17 May 2024). "India's ambitious 2nd Mars mission to include a rover, helicopter, sky crane and a supersonic parachute". Space.com.
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  6. ^ a b Ramani, Chitra V. (10 August 2016). "ISRO sets the ball rolling for Mars Mission-2". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  7. ^ "We plan to launch 2nd Mars Mission in 2018, says ISRO satellite Centre Director". Business Today. Indo-Asian News Service. 30 October 2014. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  8. ^ Singh, Surendra (6 June 2017). "GSLV Mk III breaks Isro's jinx of failure in debut rocket launches". The Times of India. Times News Network. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  9. ^ Singh, Kanishk (28 January 2016). "India's French Connection: CNES and ISRO jointly will develop Mangalyaan 2". The TeCake. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  10. ^ Singh, Surendra (17 April 2018). "India, France to work together on inter-planetary missions". The Times of India. Times News Network. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
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  12. ^ Rawat, Mukesh (20 February 2021). "Isro says India's second Mars mission Mangalyaan-2 will be an orbiter mission". India Today. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  13. ^ "India's next Mars mission likely to be an orbiter". The Week. PTI. 19 February 2021. Archived from the original on 20 October 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Beyond Moon, Mars: India readies plan to reach for the stars in next five years". India Today. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  15. ^ Singh, Surendra (20 February 2021). "It's tough to land on Mars, Nasa did a good job; our 2nd Mars mission will be an orbital one: Isro chief - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  16. ^ Laxman, Srinivas (29 October 2016). "With 82 launches in a go, Isro to rocket into record books". The Times of India. Times News Network. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  17. ^ Haider, Syed A.; et al. (2018). "Indian Mars and Venus Missions: Science and Exploration" (PDF). Scientific Assembly Abstracts. 42rd Committee on Space Research Scientific Assembly. 14–22 July 2018. Pasadena, California. p. 432. B4.1-0010-18. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018.{{cite conference}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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  19. ^ "ISRO seeking proposals for Mars Orbiter Mission-2". The Indian Express. 26 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  20. ^ Rajwi, Tiki (19 July 2018). "ISRO's space academy eyeing Mars and Venus". The New Indian Express. Express News Service. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  21. ^ Neeraj Srivastava; S. Vijayan; Amit Basu Sarbadhikari (27 September 2022), "Future Exploration of the Inner Solar System: Scope and the Focus Areas", Planetary Sciences Division (PSDN), Physical Research Laboratory – via ISRO Facebook Panel Discussion, Mars Orbiter Mission National Meet
  22. ^ Pillai, Soumya (2 October 2023). "ISRO begins preparation for India's 2nd mission to Mars". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2023.

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