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India Launches Its First Mission to Mars

After what's called a "textbook launch" watched by millions on TV, another rocket is on its way to the planet Mars. If it reaches the target, India will have joined the US, Russia and Europe in the exploration of Mars. Astrophysicist Ian O'Neill is Space Science Producer for Discovery News .

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

After what's called a "textbook launch" watched by millions on TV, another rocket is on its way to the planet Mars. If it reaches the target, India will have joined the US, Russia and Europe in the exploration of Mars. Astrophysicist Ian O'Neill is Space Science Producer for Discovery News.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Gideon Brower
Independent Producer
Ian O'Neill
astrophysicist and science writer

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India Launches Its First Mission to Mars

After what's called a "textbook launch" watched by millions on TV, another rocket is on its way to the planet Mars. If it reaches the target, India will have joined the US, Russia and Europe in the exploration of Mars. Astrophysicist Ian O'Neill is Space Science Producer for Discovery News .

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India Launches Its First Mission to Mars

After what's called a "textbook launch" watched by millions on TV, another rocket is on its way to the planet Mars. If it reaches the target, India will have joined the US, Russia and Europe in the exploration of Mars. Astrophysicist Ian O'Neill is Space Science Producer for Discovery News .

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