Aditya L1 mission launch:Isro began its voyage to the Sun on Saturday with the successful launch of PSLV-C57 carrying the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, India’s first solar space observatory, following Chandrayaan-3. At 11.50 a.m., the PSLV launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota’s second launch pad. It was PSLV’s 25th mission with an XL configuration and its 59th flight overall. Aditya-L1, weighing 1,480.7 kg, was launched by the rocket in one of its longest launch operations, lasting 63 minutes. The spacecraft will now start a four-month voyage in which it will use its Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) to conduct orbital manoeuvres to go to the Sun-Earth Lagrange point L1, which is 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, in a halo orbit.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and its hardworking team of scientists deserve nothing less than the warmest congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully launching India’s first solar mission. He declared on “X” that “our tireless scientific efforts will continue to develop a better understanding of the universe for the welfare of all humanity.” He emphasised the scientific community in India’s unwavering dedication to the quest for knowledge in order to advance humankind’s understanding of the cosmos.
Aditya-L1’s latest launch, which comes just a few days after Isro’s spectacular Chandrayaan 3 lunar trip, represents yet another historic turning point for the organisation. The Sun plays a crucial role in our solar system and has an impact on the temperature and space weather of Earth. Aditya-L1 is a very ambitious project meant to research the Sun and its many characteristics.
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which is 44.4 metres tall, magnificently soared into the skies during the launch itself. The remarkable accomplishment took place precisely at 11.50 a.m. as planned, starting the mission from the Sriharikot spaceport, which is located along the eastern coast, some 135 kilometres from Chennai.
In a tweet, the prime minister expressed his joy, writing, “Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at @isro for the triumphant launch of India’s first Solar Mission Aditya-L1.” This accomplishment reflects India’s growing importance in space exploration as well as the country’s unwavering commitment to expanding scientific knowledge for the benefit of all humanity. These initiatives stand for the spirit of cross-border cooperation and the never-ending pursuit of knowledge that eventually benefits society as a whole.