History: September 24 (#3)

History: September 24 (#3)
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September 24, 2014 The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt.

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On September 24, in the year 2014: The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt. Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), unofficially known as Mangalyaan, is a space probe orbiting Mars since 24 September 2014.

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Why September 24, 2014 matters: The Mars Orbiter Mission makes In dia the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: September 24, 2014 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revoluti on has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Orbiter_Mission (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)