BIG! ISRO Successfuly Launches Maiden Sun Mission Aditya-L1 – WATCH

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched it’s maiden Solar mission, Aditya-L1, on Saturday, September 2 from the second launch pad of Sriharikota.

Meanwhile, ISRO confirmed the successful launch of Aditya-L1 mission by stating it is accomplished successfully.

“The vehicle has placed the satellite precisely into its intended orbit. India’s first solar observatory has begun its journey to the destination of Sun-Earth L1 point,” ISRO wrote on XI.

PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission:

The launch of Aditya-L1 by PSLV-C57 is accomplished successfully.

The vehicle has placed the satellite precisely into its intended orbit.

India’s first solar observatory has begun its journey to the destination of Sun-Earth L1 point.

— ISRO (@isro) September 2, 2023

Aditya-L1 carries seven scientific instruments designed to investigate various aspects of the Sun’s behaviour.

#WATCH | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches India's first solar mission, #AdityaL1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Aditya L1 is carrying seven different payloads to have a detailed study of the Sun. pic.twitter.com/Eo5bzQi5SO

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

The includes Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX), and a Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA).

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