ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to explore solar activity set to launch tomorrow; Know when, where to watch online
Following the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the lunar surface, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now gearing up for the launch of its maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1. The mission is scheduled for lift-off, tomorrow, September 2. The Aditya-L1 mission will depart from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located in Sriharikota. Find out when and where to watch the live stream online.
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is all set to embark on its remarkable 57th space mission, carrying the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. The launch event is scheduled to take place at 11:50 AM IST from the designated launch pad.
Enthusiasts around the world will have the opportunity to witness this historic event as the launch will be live-streamed on the official channel of ISRO on YouTube.
Moreover, ISRO has extended an invitation to citizens who wish to observe the launch in person from the Launch View Gallery in Sriharikota. Registration for this unique experience opened on August 29, allowing space enthusiasts to secure their spots.
The Aditya-L1 mission carries immense significance for ISRO as it marks India's inaugural dedicated mission for studying the Sun. The spacecraft will be equipped with seven scientific payloads designed to explore various aspects of the Sun.
These instruments will closely examine the photosphere, chromosphere, and corona, which are the outermost layers of the Sun. Among these payloads, four will have a direct line of sight to the Sun, while the remaining three will conduct in-situ studies of particles and fields at Lagrange point L1.
The spacecraft will be strategically positioned in a halo orbit around Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, located approximately 1.5 million
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