CHENNAI: The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched atop the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11:50 AM IST today.
The Aditya-L1 spacecraft successfully separated from the PSLV-C57 rocket.
Former scientist of ISRO Manish Purohit on the Aditya L1 launch:
#WATCH | Delhi: Former scientist of ISRO Manish Purohit on the Aditya L1 launch says, " This is a big step forward for ISRO and India...With the new space policy, it has been clearly mandated that ISRO will be playing a big role in the space economy. So, ISRO has clearly taken a… pic.twitter.com/G47anzb96n
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
"This is a very important day," says Astronomer and Professor RC Kapoor on Aditya L1 launch.
Visuals of Aditya-L1 from a mission control centre at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota
Programming Manager at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Delhi, Prerna Chandra on Aditya L1:
#WATCH | Delhi: Programming Manager at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Delhi, Prerna Chandra on Aditya L1 says, "Space agencies of other countries have already done observations on the Sun. India does not have a Sun observatory. With Aditya L1 India will also have observations… pic.twitter.com/ydxtxmEyHH
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
Dr. Anil Bharadwaj, Director of Physical Research Laboratory on ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission:
Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of Indian Institute of Astrophysics on Aditya-L1:
People gather in large numbers at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota to witness the launch of the Aditya-L1.
Here are the details on ISRO's maiden mission to the sun -- Aditya-L1:
The launch of #AdityaL1 launch is scheduled at 11:50 am from #Sriharikota today. #PSLVC57 will launch Aditya-L1 spacecraft in a highly eccentric Earth-bound orbit.
— DT Next (@dt_next) September 2, 2023
Here are the details on #AdityaL1Mission.#AdityaL1launch #sunmission #solarmission #ISRO #sun #ISROMissions pic.twitter.com/s0zahO1Psj
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota to witness the launch of Aditya-L1.
Solar telescope placed in the University of Lucknow ahead of the launch of ISRO's Aditya-L1 Mission.
VIDEO | Solar telescope placed in the University of Lucknow ahead of the launch of ISRO's Aditya-L1 Mission.#AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission #AdityaL1MissionLaunch pic.twitter.com/UDhvvCvjFl
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 2, 2023
ISRO launches India's first solar mission Aditya-L1 from from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Aditya L1 is carrying seven different payloads to have a detailed study of the Sun.
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C57 (PSLV-C57) lifted off with the country’s #AdityaL1 spacecraft to study the Sun, on Saturday morning.
#ISRO launches India's first solar mission, #AdityaL1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in #Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.#AdityaL1 is carrying seven different payloads to have a detailed study of the Sun.#PSLVC57 #AdityaL1launch #AdityaL1mission #sun #sunmission #solarmission pic.twitter.com/ZLsl2HwmZ8
— DT Next (@dt_next) September 2, 2023
Visuals from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota following the launch of Aditya-L1.
The payload covering the ISRO's Aditya L1 spacecraft has been separated as it leaves Earth's atmosphere. Currently, the third stage is separated as per ISRO.
The third stage of the separation of PSLV-C57 has been completed.
Visuals of the PSLV rocket, carrying the Aditya-L1 solar mission, after its launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. So far all signals are healthy, as per ISRO.
After the launch of Aditya-L1, people gathered at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota say "We have come from Mumbai to witness this. It was an unforgettable moment for us. This (Aditya-L1) is going to be marvellous. It is a wonderful feeling that we are giving competition to space agencies like NASA and others. We are really excited."
People chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as ISRO's PSLV-C57 rocket carrying Aditya-L1 lifts off from Sriharikota.
VIDEO | "I was very excited and it's a sigh of relief that finally, we have been able to successfully lift off the Aditya-L1 Mission," says a student at BITM Kolkata after the launch of ISRO's Aditya-L1 Mission.#AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission pic.twitter.com/VvontyVs22
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 2, 2023
"I extend heartiest congratulations to everyone on the launch of Aditya-L1," says Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Raipur.
The fourth stage has ignited on PSLV-C57 carrying the Aditya L1 mission. The telemetry has been acquired and the spacecraft is performing normally.
Today's launch of Aditya-L1 is another stupendous achievement of ISRO and for India!
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) September 2, 2023
While saluting ISRO once again, it is worthwhile recalling the recent timeline for Aditya-L1 to understand the continuity in the ISRO saga.
2006: Scientists with the Astronomical Society of…
Aditya-L1 spacecraft successfully separated from PSLV-C57 rocket, says ISRO
Principal Scientist of Aditya-L1 mission Dr. Sankarasubramanian K on the mission, "Both solar heliophysics and astronomy thrive on data. The sun is our own star and understanding it is much more important for our everyday life... So the seven payloads that were conceived for this mission will provide a unique set of data which is currently not available from any other missions," he says.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO and its scientists and engineers for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1. "Congratulations to our scientists and engineers a @isro for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1. Our tireless scientific efforts will continue in order to develop a better understanding of the Universe for the welfare of entire humanity," he tweeted.
ISRO chairman S Somnath addresses after the successful launch of Aditya-L1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota earlier today.
"Aditya-L1 satellite has been separated. PSLV C-57 mission Aditya-L1 accomplished. PSLV C-57 has successfully injected the Aditya-L1 satellite into the desired intermediate Orbit", says ISRO
#WATCH | Aditya L-1 Satellite has been separated. PSLV C-57 mission Aditya L-1 accomplished. PSLV C-57 has successfully injected the Aditya L-1 satellite into the desired intermediate Orbit, says ISRO pic.twitter.com/OOiEMcTLf3
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
Former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair on ISRO's sun mission Aditya-L1:
#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: On successful launch of ISRO's Sun Mission Aditya-L1, Former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair says, "PSLV XL has done its job as usual. It was a very precise trajectory and it had been taken around the earth's orbit. From here the correct… pic.twitter.com/a9nZ7Q4cBY
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
On the successful launch of Aditya-L1, ISRO Chairman S Somanath says, "The Aditya-L1 spacecraft has been injected in an elliptical orbit...which is intended very precisely by the PSLV. I want to congratulate the PSLV for such a different mission approach today to put Aditya-L1 in the right orbit."
#WATCH | On the successful launch of Aditya L-1, ISRO Chairman S Somanath says, "The Aditya L1 spacecraft has been injected in an elliptical orbit...which is intended very precisely by the PSLV. I want to congratulate the PSLV for such a different mission approach today to put… pic.twitter.com/ZGT8vGt9EI
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
On the successful launch of Aditya L-1, Project Director of Aditya L-1, Nigar Shaji says, "This is like a dream come true. I am extremely happy that Aditya L-1 has been injected by PSLV. Aditya L-1 has started its 125 days of long journey. Once Aditya L-1 is commissioned, it will be an asset to the country and the global scientific fraternity. I want to thank the entire team for their support and guidance in making this mission possible."
"Aditya-L1 started generating the power. The solar panels are deployed. The first EarthBound firing to raise the orbit is scheduled for September 3 around 11:45 hours", says ISRO
PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission:
— ISRO (@isro) September 2, 2023
The launch of Aditya-L1 by PSLV-C57 is accomplished successfully.
The vehicle has placed the satellite precisely into its intended orbit.
India’s first solar observatory has begun its journey to the destination of Sun-Earth L1 point.
#WATCH | On the successful launch of Aditya-L1, one of the students Giya Arun says "We are really elated and honoured to be a part and to witness this (Aditya-L1) launch. I'm really proud because this is India's first mission to the sun. I'm really excited to see the launch.… pic.twitter.com/5A2GqTlIdA
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
#WATCH | Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on the successful launch of the Aditya L1 mission says, "While the whole world watched this with bated breath, It is indeed a sunshine moment for India. Indian scientists had been working, toiling day… pic.twitter.com/muFMZ7Suxw
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Aditya-L1 Mission.
End of the live updates for India's maiden mission to sun Aditya-L1.
