India's Next Interplanetary Target
Following the success of the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), India, through the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is setting its sights on another celestial body for its next major interplanetary mission.
Focus on Venus Mission
ISRO's future plans include a mission to Venus. This mission, often referred to as Shukrayaan, aims to study the Venusian atmosphere and surface.
Mission Context
- Previous Success: India successfully placed the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) into orbit around Mars in 2014, becoming the first nation to do so in its first attempt.
- Next Objective: The subsequent interplanetary focus is on Venus, Earth's closest planetary neighbor.
- Rationale: Venus shares similarities with Earth in size and mass, making it an intriguing target for comparative planetology.
Therefore, after the Mars Mission, India is eyeing a mission to Venus.
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