A handout photo released by the Indian Space Research Organization on November 6, shows the PSLV-C25 rocket carrying the Mars Orbiter Spacecraft blasting off from the launch pad at Sriharikota on November 5. AFP PHOTO
A handout photo released by the Indian Space Research Organization on November 6, shows the PSLV-C25 rocket carrying the Mars Orbiter Spacecraft blasting off from the launch pad at Sriharikota on November 5. AFP PHOTO

BANGALORE: India’s first mission to Mars left Earth’s orbit on Sunday, successfully entering the second phase of its journey that could see New Delhi win Asia’s race to the Red Planet, scientists said.

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