In a significant scientific milestone, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday injected Aditya-L1 spacecraft – the first dedicated solar mission – into its final destination orbit. Prime Minister Narenendra Modi and Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh were among leaders who hailed the achievement. Aditya-L1 has […]
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“Relentless dedication”: PM Modi congratulates Team ISRO on Aditya L1 reaching L1 point
Soon after India’s maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 reached its intended destination L1 point (Lagrange Point) on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists for their “extraordinary feat” and said that the mission is a testament to their “relentless dedication.” “India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches it destination. It […]
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“Aditya-L1 set to reach Lagrange Point on January 6”: ISRO chief S Somnath at Bombay Tech Fest
Chairman of The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) S. Somanath attended the annual science and technology festival of IIT Bombay and announced that Aditya L1 spacecraft is set to reach its cosmic destination, Lagrange Point 1 (L1), on January 6, 2024. Speaking at the three-day annual Science and Technology Fest, S. Somanath said, “Aditya-L1 is going […]
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ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission commences data collection with STEPS Instrument
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced today that its Aditya-L1 mission has commenced collecting scientific data, marking a milestone in India’s solar exploration efforts. ISRO posted on X, “Aditya-L1 Mission: Aditya-L1 has commenced collecting scientific data. The sensors of the STEPS instrument have begun measuring supra-thermal and energetic ions and electrons at […]
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First earth-bound firing to raise Aditya-L1 orbit tomorrow: ISRO
Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday said that the first earth-bound firing to raise the Aditya-L1 orbit is scheduled for September 3 around 11:45 hours. “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 […]
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Karnataka Governor congratulates ISRO on successful launch of Aditya-L1
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday extended his heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated team of ISRO on the successful launch of Aditya -L1, India’s first space-based solar observatory. The Governor has penned a letter to ISRO Chairman Somnath expressing his joy at this significant milestone. He writes, “It is […]
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ISRO to provide next level of solar data to world with Aditya-L1: Osmania Varsity professor
ISRO’s solar mission Aditya-L1, which was launched on Saturday will demonstrate the extent of the country’s capabilities and provide the world with the next level of solar data, stated Rukmini Jagirdar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Osmania University. The professor said that with the launch of Aditya-L1, India is going to […]
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Aditya-L1: Countdown for India’s first mission to Sun begins
Shifting focus to its next space odyssey after successfully placing a lander on the moon’s uncharted South Pole region, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set for the country’s maiden solar mission — Aditya-L1. The launch of the sun mission is scheduled for Saturday at 1150 IST from […]
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ISRO to launch Aditya-L1 mission to study Sun on September 2
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday announced that it will launch the Aditya-L1 Solar Mission, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun on September 2, 2023. The launch of the solar mission will take place on September 2, 2023, at 11:50 am from Sriharikota. Taking to X (former […]