Mars Missions — Mains Questions

Analyze the significance of India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) in advancing India's space program and its implications for global space diplomacy. (150 words, 10 marks)

Discuss the major technological challenges involved in sending missions to Mars and how international cooperation can help overcome them. (250 words, 15 marks)

Evaluate the scientific significance of recent Mars missions in the context of astrobiology and understanding planetary evolution. (250 words, 15 marks)