<p>The success of the mission to Mars will "inspire our scientists to make even greater strides", said President Pranab Mukherjee who described it as a "historic achievement".<br /><br /></p>.<p>Mukherjee Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) entering the orbit of the red planet in its first attempt. <br /><br />In a message to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Radhakrishnan, the president said: "I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to you and your team on the successful Orbit Insertion Maneuver of the Mars Orbiter Mission 'Mangalyaan' after a journey of nearly nine months.<br /><br />"The success has made India the first Asian country and ISRO the fourth space agency to send a satellite to the red planet. ISRO is also the first to enter the Martian Orbit in its maiden attempt.<br /><br />"The nation is proud of this historic achievement which has demonstrated, yet again, India's space capabilities. I am sure that this breakthrough, which marks a significant landmark in our space programme, will inspire our scientists to make even greater strides," the president said.<br />He also conveyed his greetings to the members of the ISRO team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with the mission.<br /><br />"The nation is grateful for their hard work and proud of their accomplishment," he added.</p>
<p>The success of the mission to Mars will "inspire our scientists to make even greater strides", said President Pranab Mukherjee who described it as a "historic achievement".<br /><br /></p>.<p>Mukherjee Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) entering the orbit of the red planet in its first attempt. <br /><br />In a message to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Radhakrishnan, the president said: "I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to you and your team on the successful Orbit Insertion Maneuver of the Mars Orbiter Mission 'Mangalyaan' after a journey of nearly nine months.<br /><br />"The success has made India the first Asian country and ISRO the fourth space agency to send a satellite to the red planet. ISRO is also the first to enter the Martian Orbit in its maiden attempt.<br /><br />"The nation is proud of this historic achievement which has demonstrated, yet again, India's space capabilities. I am sure that this breakthrough, which marks a significant landmark in our space programme, will inspire our scientists to make even greater strides," the president said.<br />He also conveyed his greetings to the members of the ISRO team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with the mission.<br /><br />"The nation is grateful for their hard work and proud of their accomplishment," he added.</p>