In a historic achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated the successful launch of India's inaugural solar mission, Aditya L1, from Bangalore.
The mission was carried out flawlessly by the reliable PSLV-C57 rocket, positioning the satellite in its designated orbit.
The journey of Aditya L1, India's premier solar observatory, commenced at precisely 1150 hours IST, marking the dawn of a new era in solar research.
ISRO informed that the spacecraft is poised to orbit at a distance of approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, a mere 1% of the Earth-sun distance, as it intently focuses its gaze on our celestial neighbor, the Sun.
The Sun, a colossal sphere of scorching gases, is the object of Aditya L1's curiosity. This advanced satellite has embarked on a mission to investigate the enigmatic outer reaches of the sun's atmosphere.
ISRO says that it's essential to clarify that Aditya L1 will not dare to tread upon the Sun's surface nor venture any closer to the blazing star.
Excitingly, the satellite remains in excellent health, operating optimally as it gracefully glides through the cosmos.
A significant milestone in this cosmic odyssey was reached with the successful execution of the first earthbound maneuver, skillfully performed from the renowned Indian Space Research Organisation Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC) facility in Bangalore.
This maneuver led to the establishment of a new orbit with parameters measuring 245 kilometers by 22,459 kilometers.
The next chapter in this thrilling cosmic expedition is scheduled for September 5, 2020, at approximately 3 pm, promising further discoveries and insights into the mysteries of our Sun.
After the recent Chandrayan-3 Prime Minister complimented ISOR for the launch.
As Aditya L1 continues its journey, it carries with it the aspirations of a nation and the promise of unveiling the secrets hidden within the fiery heart of our solar system.
