ISRO Aditya-L1 launch LIVE: ESA's antennas establish contact with solar observatory

ESA's Kourou station in French Guiana has established contact with the Aditya-L1 observatory, the agency announced. ESA said that the communication was later handed over to its Cebreros station in Spain. The mission is also being monitored from ESA's communication stations in Germany, Argentina, Australia and the UK along with the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC).

Signal acquired! 📡〰️〰️〰️🛰️📶

Communication was established between #AdityaL1 and ESA’s Kourou station in French Guiana ~1 hour after launch.

Just a few minutes later, communication was handed over to ESA’s Cebreros station in Spain, seen here.#AdityaL1Mission #GroundStations pic.twitter.com/thkKyf3fqM

— ESA Operations (@esaoperations) September 2, 2023

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of India’s first solar mission, Aditya -L1, calling it another feather in the space agency’s cap.
“Congratulations on the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1. This is yet another feather in @isro’s cap. Their achievements continue to inspire the nation and raise our global profile,” EAM Jaishankar posted on his official handle on 'X’, formerly Twitter, on Saturday.
 

Congratulations on the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1.

This is yet another feather in @isro’s cap. Their achievements continue to inspire the nation and raise our global profile.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 2, 2023

The Aditya-L1 spacecraft onboard a PSLV rocket on Saturday successfully got separated and would be proceeding on its journey towards the Sun on a 125-day voyage , ISRO said on Saturday.

ISRO chief S Somanath said the spacecraft was injected in the "precise orbit".

"Aditya L1 spacecraft has been injected in an elliptical orbit of 235 by 19,500 km which is intended, very precisely by the PSLV," he said.

"From now on Aditya L1 will go on a long journey for 125 days," towards the Sun, he said from the Mission Control Center here, flanked by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Project Director Nigar Shaji and Mission Director Biju.
 

Time and again our scientists have proved their might and brilliance. The nation is proud and delighted over the successful launch of Aditya L1, India's first solar mission.

Kudos to the team @isro for this unparalleled accomplishment. It is a giant stride towards fulfilling PM… pic.twitter.com/XEacBvLxoj

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 2, 2023

#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

After the success of Chandrayaan-3, India continues its space journey.

Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at @isro for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1.

Our tireless scientific efforts will continue in order to develop better…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 2, 2023

A “Sunshine” moment for India! And a moment of destiny for all of us here at #Sriharikota who are part of the history in making.
Kudos team #ISRO for the successful launch of PSLV-C57/ #AdityaL1…India’s first Solar mission. pic.twitter.com/Eb607dZPII

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) September 2, 2023

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches India's first solar mission, #AdityaL1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

STANDBY for ISRO briefing on #AdityaL1Mission status.
#AdityaL1Launch #ISRO #ISRO_ADITYA_L1 #ISROScientists #AdityaL1… pic.twitter.com/tbLY6XcaNS

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

#BREAKING | Aditya L-1 begins the journey to Lagrange point 1, #LIVE visuals from Sriharikota #AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission #ISRO #ISRO_ADITYA_L1 #ISROScientists #AdityaL1 #AdityaL1MissionLaunch

WATCH #LIVE here- https://t.co/I9l3LQiHTE pic.twitter.com/r2AkbUqjh3

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | 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. pic.twitter.com/KbOY2fHSen

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | Visuals from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota after the launch of Aditya-L1.

The third stage of the separation of PSLV has been completed. pic.twitter.com/b88rRvXNSr

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

STANDBY!
All checks done, Aditya L-1 is all set to lift off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh shortly.#AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission #ISRO #ISRO_ADITYA_L1 #ISROScientists #AdityaL1 #AdityaL1MissionLaunch

WATCH #LIVE here-… pic.twitter.com/VgXUc9WCzu

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

ISRO's PSLV rocket to launch Aditya L-1 in space to study the Sun. The spacecraft will be placed around Lagrangian Point.

Visuals from mission control centre at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota #AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission #ISRO #ISRO_ADITYA_L1… pic.twitter.com/zO7DyhaJYA

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | People in large numbers at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota to witness launch of ISRO's solar mission Aditya L-1 pic.twitter.com/kzyuo8YtXN

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

The final countdown begins!

PSLV is ready to carry Aditya L-1 to Lagrange point 1;
ISRO chief S Somanath presents in the Control room.

Tune in to WATCH #LIVE only here-https://t.co/5C8MAHseYi #AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission #ISRO #ISRO_ADITYA_L1 #ISROScientists #AdityaL1… pic.twitter.com/k2IzbewrcQ

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | ISRO's PSLV rocket to launch Aditya L-1 in space to study the Sun. The spacecraft will be placed around Lagrangian Point

Visuals from mission control centre at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota pic.twitter.com/OqzLzUMKgJ

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

Every space mission that we take up has a very large perspective. These missions are conducted by ISRO but they are going to help space agencies of the world as well: Dr Shivani Verma joins us #LIVE on Republic ahead of the #AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission #AdityaL1… pic.twitter.com/g6160SbvRl

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

Sun has been an object of imagination. When we say the Sun is about 15 crore km from Earth, it only shows that from that distance what are the effects of the Sun that we feel on Earth. Earth is protected by two very major systems, one is the magnetic field and another is the… pic.twitter.com/pf1dQrQyiO

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | Former ISRO Chairman G. Madhavan Nair on Aditya L-1 mission to study the Sun

"This mission is very important. Aditya L-1 will be placed around Lagrangian Point 1, where the gravitational force of Earth and the Sun virtually cancels and with minimum fuel, we can maintain… pic.twitter.com/6oKgwlGnOG

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

Aditya L-1 project is completely indigenous and that is the best part. India is a country which has a lot of weather variations. Sun plays a huge role in the global climate change on Earth so studying the sun is extremely important for us: Srijan Pal Singh, Senior Scientist #LIVE… pic.twitter.com/Ew9JdELIP6

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

Every space mission that we take up has a very large perspective. These missions are conducted by ISRO but they are going to help space agencies of the world as well: Dr Shivani Verma, joins us #LIVE on Republic ahead of the #AdityaL1Launch #AdityaL1Mission #AdityaL1… pic.twitter.com/GpqZ2y2VeQ

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh | On ISOR's Aditya L1 mission, Annapurni Subramaniam, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore says "We have delivered the main instrument on this particular mission that is the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VELC). This will… pic.twitter.com/4nwUSHlKEG

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | School students at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota to witness the launch of ISRO's Aditya L-1 mission to study Sun pic.twitter.com/IN7HCQ6Vzz

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

Sun has been an object of imagination. When we say the Sun is about 15 crore km from Earth, it only shows that from that distance what are the effects of the Sun that we feel on Earth. Earth is protected by two very major systems, one is the magnetic field and another is the… pic.twitter.com/pf1dQrQyiO

— Republic (@republic) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | Delhi: Programming Manager of Chandrayaan-3 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 on Sun which will help us… pic.twitter.com/d6J0iFBZND

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | Bengaluru: Astronomer and Professor RC Kapoor on Aditya L1 launch says, "This is a very important day. The most important instrument on Aditya L1 will study the Corona of the Sun. Normally, which can only be studied during full solar eclipse..." pic.twitter.com/Rc53Bo0shX

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | On the Aditya L1 mission, Padma Shri awardee and former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai says, "...It is technically very challenging to acquire the L1 point and have an orbit around that and to survive for the five years with very accurate finding requirements... This… pic.twitter.com/P1EmDZvWUK

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | "We are very proud to be an Indian, we are very happy to be here to watch the launching. This is the first time, I have come here. We can't explain our happiness," says Bama, who arrived at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota from Chennai to watch the launch of… pic.twitter.com/WLBWkAwX0h

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Havan being performed in Varanasi for the successful launch of the ISRO's Aditya L1 mission from Sriharikota today. pic.twitter.com/7THhmodOXj

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 2, 2023

#WATCH | Aditya-L1 Mission will be launched today by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from Sriharikota

(Visuals from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh) pic.twitter.com/wvJZTyE0iW

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2023

• Study Solar upper atmospheric (chromosphere and corona) dynamics.
• Study of chromospheric and coronal heating, initiation of the coronal mass ejections, physics of the partially ionized plasma and flares
• Observe the in-situ particle and plasma environment providing data for the study of particle dynamics from the Sun.
• Study physics of solar corona and its heating mechanism.
• Carry out diagnostics of the coronal and coronal loops plasma: Temperature, velocity and density.
• Measure magnetic field topology and magnetic field in the solar corona.
• Study drivers for space weather (origin, composition and dynamics of solar wind.

You can watch the live launch of ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission on ISRO's official YouTube channel or other social media handles. The livestream on Youtube begins at 11:20 am. 

The Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), the primary payload of Aditya L1 -- the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun, set for launch on Saturday -- will be sending 1,440 images per day to the ground station for analysis on reaching the intended orbit. 

The VELC was integrated, tested, and calibrated at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics's (IIA) CREST (Centre for Research and Education in Science Technology) campus in Hoskote near here with substantial collaboration with ISRO. Tap here to read more. 

ISRO chairman S Somanath visited the Chengalamma Parameshwari temple in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the launch of Aditya-L1. "It is a very important mission," he said and elaborated on the work that lies ahead. 

#WATCH | ISRO chief S Somanath says "Today the countdown of Aditya L1 is starting and it will launch tomorrow around 11.50 am. Aditya L1 satellite is for studying our Sun. It will take another 125 days to reach the L1 point. This is a very important launch. We have not yet… pic.twitter.com/zdZn0g8LI0

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2023

Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar observatory, designed to unlock the mysteries of the Sun. The probe will ride into space aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-57, chosen for its reliability and efficiency due to its high success rate in comparison to other ISRO launch vehicles. The spacecraft's destination is the strategically positioned L1 Lagrange point, located around 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth. This vantage point will provide Aditya-L1 with an uninterrupted view of the Sun, unaffected by phenomena like eclipses.