Expected to last 6 months, India's Mars Orbiter to sign out after eight years
The New Indian Express|October 03, 2022
THE Mars Orbiter craft, which was part of India's first Mangalyaan mission eight years ago, may soon disappear into the oblivion as it has run out of jet propellant and batteries, while connection with it has been lost. The Orbiter, though was initially expected to last just about six months, served the space community for over eight long years.
Expected to last 6 months, India's Mars Orbiter to sign out after eight years

The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) was launched onboard PSLV-C25 on November 5, 2013 and the spacecraft was injected into Mars orbit on September 24, 2014.

An ISRO spokesperson confirmed the news to this newspaper and said the Orbiter had already outlived its lifespan and served the required purpose. The service has not been fully halted, but partially, he added.

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