New Delhi, September 2, 2023 – The Congress party extended its enthusiastic applause for the successful launch of Aditya-L1, characterizing it as a “remarkable achievement” for India. In addition to celebrating this milestone, the party emphasized the considerable duration required for nations to develop their capacities in science, technology, and research.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another remarkable feat by launching the Aditya L1 solar mission, marking another significant achievement following the recent success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed deep gratitude to the scientists, space engineers, researchers, and the diligent personnel at @ISRO for the triumphant launch of the Aditya L1 Solar Observation Mission. He extended celebratory wishes to the entire team and underscored the significance of the achievement.
Kharge provided a historical perspective, noting that India embarked on its solar journey in 2006 when scientists initially proposed a solar observatory equipped with a single instrument for sun observation. In July 2013, ISRO selected seven payloads for what was later renamed the Aditya-L1 mission, formally approved in November 2015.
Highlighting India’s previous successes in space exploration, such as the Chandrayaan Missions (2008, 2019, and 2023) and the Mangalyaan Mission (2013), Kharge emphasized the nation’s unwavering determination and commitment to advancing its capabilities in science and technology. He praised the courage and dedication of India’s legendary scientists and countless researchers, describing science as a pivotal instrument for development, welfare, and positive transformation.
Kharge expressed hope that these achievements would inspire and cultivate a deeper scientific temperament among the younger generation.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh also acknowledged ISRO’s remarkable achievements and encouraged reflection on the timeline of the Aditya-L1 mission. He shared the sequence of events, dating back to 2006 when scientists proposed the concept of a solar observatory, and highlighted ISRO’s continuous commitment to space exploration.
Furthermore, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra congratulated ISRO for its historic success and India’s growing influence in space exploration. She conveyed best wishes to the ISRO team and the nation.
The Congress party underscored ISRO’s role in providing opportunities for India to take pride in its achievements and celebrated the organization’s contributions to the nation’s prestige. The party expressed immense pride in this unprecedented accomplishment of the nation’s scientists and extended best wishes to the entire ISRO team.
The launch took place as the 23.40-hour countdown concluded, with the 44.4-meter-tall Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) majestically soaring into the sky at 11:50 am from Sriharikota, situated approximately 135 km from Chennai on the Eastern coast.
ISRO described Aditya-L1 as the first space-based observatory designed for studying the Sun. The spacecraft, after covering about 1.5 million km over 125 days, is expected to be positioned in a Halo orbit around Lagrangian point L1, the point closest to the Sun.
