India’s Mangalyaan mission, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), was a remarkable achievement in space exploration. Launched in 2013, it made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars and the fourth space agency globally to do so. The mission was notable not just for its success but for its cost-effectiveness, with a budget of only $74 million, far lower than other Mars missions. Mangalyaan provided critical data on the Martian atmosphere and surface, contributing to global scientific research. This mission highlighted India’s growing capabilities in space science and established ISRO as a key player in international space exploration.