India's Mars Orbiter Mission

Photo Credit: Indian Space Research Organization

India’s Mars Orbiter, the Mangalyaan, has captured an amazing pole-to-pole photo of Mars from 46,292 miles (74,500 kilometers) above the planet. The Mars Color Camera that provided this imagery is powered with VPT DC-DC converters. Launched in November, 2013, The Mangalyaan/Mars Orbiter Mission reached Mars orbit on September 24, 2014. Photographic and other equipment on board will assist in studying the Red Planet.