Bengaluru, August 28: Following the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially announced the scheduled launch of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft for solar study on September 2, at 11:50 am from the Sriharikota spaceport.
The Aditya-L1 spacecraft has been meticulously crafted to enable remote observations of the solar corona and in-situ evaluations of the solar wind at the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point (L1), positioned approximately 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth. This groundbreaking venture marks India’s maiden dedicated space mission for solar observations and is under the helm of the Bengaluru-based space agency.
A statement released on social media by ISRO details that the spacecraft, which serves as India’s premier space-based solar observatory, will be launched aboard the PSLV-C57 rocket.
Named the Aditya-L1 mission, its primary goal is to conduct an extensive study of the Sun’s various layers, encompassing the photosphere, chromosphere, and the outermost corona, utilizing distinct wavebands. The project is supported by seven payloads specifically designed for these purposes.
Highlighting the collaborative nature of this venture, an ISRO representative underscored that Aditya-L1 is a fully indigenous endeavor accomplished with the active participation of national institutions.
