Following the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its next ambitious adventure, the Aditya L1 solar mission. The Aditya L1 will launch on September 2 at 11.50 AM via PSLV-C57. The countdown for the mission has already started. This mission represents a significant stride in India’s ongoing exploration of outer space.
The Aditya L1 spacecraft is poised for liftoff at 11:50 AM IST on September 2 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. ISRO will live-stream the launch on multiple social media platforms such as YouTube, starting at 11:20 AM.
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This means that anyone with an interest can tune in to the live broadcast via popular platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Regardless of your preferred device, whether it’s a smartphone, television, or laptop, you’ll have the opportunity to witness this monumental launch.
The Aditya L1 mission, as conceptualized by ISRO, marks India’s groundbreaking foray into space-based solar observation. Scheduled to launch at 11:50 AM from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh, this mission has a singular focus: unraveling the enigmatic facets of the Sun. Its primary mission objectives encompass remote observations of the solar corona and in situ measurements of the solar wind, all performed from the vantage point of the L1 position, situated approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.
The choice of the L1 point holds strategic importance due to its unique advantage: an unbroken view of the Sun, unaffected by eclipses or interruptions. This continuous and uninterrupted perspective is paramount for vigilant monitoring of solar activities and gaining real-time insights into their repercussions on space weather.