CLEAN : India hopes to win Asian space race to Mars

India is nearing its goal of reaching Mars with a significant mission that serves as a technology demonstrator. The mission aims to showcase India's capability to reach Mars and conduct scientific research, such as searching for methane gas to answer questions about life in the universe. The mission is notable for its low cost, less than the budget of the movie Gravity, highlighting India's technological prowess. India also plans to send astronauts using its own rockets, with a major rocket test expected soon.

What makes India's Mars mission particularly significant?

• It is the first mission to Mars.

• It is being conducted independently by India.

• It is the fastest mission to Mars.

• It is the most expensive Mars mission.

What is one of the scientific goals of the Indian Mars Orbiter Mission?

• To find water on Mars.

• To search for methane gas.

• To study Mars' atmosphere.

• To map the surface of Mars.

How does the cost of India's Mars mission compare to the Hollywood movie Gravity?

• It is twice as expensive.

• It costs the same.

• It is less expensive.

• It is more expensive.

What future space exploration goal does India have?

• Launching a space station.

• Sending astronauts to the Moon.

• Conducting human spaceflight using Indian rockets.

• Exploring the outer planets.

What is a significant upcoming event for India's astronaut program?

• A collaboration with NASA.

• A big rocket test.

• A new satellite launch.

• A mission to the Sun.