September 2, 2023 8:39 PM

India’s first solar observatory mission, Aditya-L1, successfully launched from Sriharikota Space Centre

India’s journey towards the sun began today as the maiden flight mission took off precisely at 11. 50 am at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota. It took almost one hour and three minutes for Aditya L1 to begin its 125 days journey to the sun. On the sunny afternoon, the PSLV C57 rocket carrying Aditya L1 soared into the clear skies with a reverberating sound and with the crowds at ISRO expressing their happiness with whistles and claps. Scientists at the Control Centre shared smiles...