The Mission That Rewrote Space Economics
India made history by becoming the first country to reach Mars orbit on its first attempt — at a cost cheaper than a Hollywood movie.
$74 million
Mission Cost
$671 million (9x more)
NASA MAVEN Cost
₹7 (~$0.09)
Cost Per Km
Mars orbit on maiden attempt
World First
| Metric | India | Comparison | Region/Global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Mission Cost | $74 million | $671 million | USA (MAVEN) |
| First Attempt Success | Yes ✅ | No (3rd attempt) | China |