After the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now gearing up for its next big venture – the Aditya L1 solar mission. This ambitious mission is scheduled to launch on September 2 at 11.50 AM from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant milestone for India’s space exploration efforts.

The Aditya L1 mission holds great promise as it will become the first space-based Indian observatory dedicated to studying the Sun. ISRO has designed the Aditya L1 spacecraft, which will be launched using the PSLV-C57 rocket, to provide remote observations of the solar corona and in situ observations of the solar wind at L1 (Sun-Earth Lagrangian point), located approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

One of the key advantages of this strategic positioning is that it will enable the spacecraft to have uninterrupted views of the Sun, 24/7, without any eclipses. This continuous observation capability will greatly enhance our understanding of solar activities and their impact on space weather in real-time.

When Will the Aditya L1 Solar Mission Be Launched?

The Aditya L1 spacecraft is set to lift off at precisely 11.50 AM IST on September 2 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Where and How to Watch the Aditya L1 Solar Mission Launch?

If you’re eager to witness this historic launch, you’re in luck. The live telecast of the Aditya-L1 solar mission will commence at 11.50 AM IST on Saturday. You can catch all the action on the following platforms:

• ISRO’s official website
• ISRO’s YouTube channel
• ISRO’s Facebook page
• DD National TV

Additionally, for the latest updates on India’s solar mission, you can visit the Smartkhabrinews website.

All You Need to Know About the Aditya L1 Solar Mission

ISRO’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft is equipped with seven specialized payloads designed to observe various aspects of the Sun, including the photosphere, chromosphere, and the outermost layer – the corona. These observations will be carried out using electromagnetic particle and magnetic field detectors.

What sets this mission apart is its unique vantage point at L1, which provides a clear line of sight to the Sun. Four of the payloads on Aditya L1 will directly capture data from the Sun, while the remaining three will conduct in-situ studies of particles and fields at the Lagrange point L1. This comprehensive approach will yield valuable scientific insights into various solar phenomena.

“The suits of Aditya L1 payloads are expected to provide the most crucial information to understand the problem of coronal heating, coronal mass ejection, pre-flare and flare activities and their characteristics, dynamics of space weather, propagation of particles and fields, etc.”

The information gathered by these payloads will be instrumental in unraveling mysteries related to coronal heating, coronal mass ejections, pre-flare and flare activities, as well as the dynamics of space weather. It will also shed light on the propagation of particles and fields in space, contributing to our knowledge of these complex solar processes.

With the launch of the Aditya L1 solar mission, India is poised to make significant strides in solar science and space exploration. This mission represents a significant milestone for ISRO and the country’s scientific community, opening up new horizons for understanding our closest star, the Sun.