2 pm: Journalists, space scientists and other distinguished guests arrive at the Mission Control Room of Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
2:10 pm: ISRO scientists busy giving final touches to the launch. Many foreign guests watch as scientists go through the procedures.
2:18 pm: Some 1,000 scientists have been checking every parameter at the spaceport from where PSLV-C25 will lift off at 2.38pm, carrying the Mars orbiter.
2:20 pm: All systems okay, tracking system ready, satellite ready, Mission Director's authorisation for automatic launch sequence awaited
