Pre-Launch Updates Nov 05, 2013 PSLV-C25, in its twenty fifth flight successfully launches Mars Orbiter Mission Spacecraft from SDSC SHAR. PSLV-C25 lifted off at 14:38 hrs. Automatic sequencing of launch initiated. Launch authorised by Mission Director for GO at 14:24 hrs. Mobile Service Tower (MST) withdrawal to final parking (150m) completed. Countdown is normal. All vehicle systems are switched ON for the final eight and half hour countdown starting at 6:08 hrs (IST). Second Stage (PS2) Propellant filling operations completed. Nov 04, 2013 Second Stage (PS2) Propellant filling commenced. Mobile Service Tower (MST) withdrawal upto 50m is completed. Mandatory Checks and Preparations for Propellant filling operations of Second Stage (PS2) are in progress. Nov 03, 2013 Propellant filling of PS4 stage and RCT completed. Mixed Oxides of Nitrogen (MON) filling of PS4 completed at 17:00 hrs (IST). Mixed Oxides of Nitrogen (MON) filling of PS4 under progress. Mono Methyl Hydrazine (MMH) filling of Reaction Control Thrusters (RCT) completed. Mono Methyl Hydrazine (MMH) filling completed. Propellant filling operations of Fourth Stage (PS4) are in progress. The 56 hr 30 min countdown of Mission commenced at 06:08 hrs (IST). Nov 02, 2013 All the pre-countdown activities have been completed satisfactorily and the 56 and half hr countdown of Mission will commence tomorrow at 06:08 hrs (IST). Pre-count down activities of Mission commenced at 08:45 hrs. Nov 01, 2013 Launch Authorisation Board has approved & cleared the PSLV-C25/Mars Orbiter Mission launch on Nov 05, 2013 at 14:38 hrs (IST) 56 and half hr countdown for launch will begin on Nov 03, 2013 at 06:08 hrs (IST) Oct 31, 2013 Launch Rehearsal of PSLV-C25/Mars Orbiter Mission has been completed successfully in the afternoon on Oct 31, 2013. Launch Rehearsal of PSLV-C25/Mars Orbiter Mission commenced at 06:08 hrs (IST) on Oct 31, 2013 at First Launch Pad, SDSC SHAR. Vehicle systems powered and health is normal. Oct 30, 2013 Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle integrated level checks completed. Preparations for Launch Rehearsal are under progress. Oct 22, 2013 Spacecraft Integration with the Launcher PSLV-C25 Completed. Heat Shield Closure Activity is completed.