PM Modi congratulates ISRO team after India launches Aditya-L1 Solar Mission

After the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has embarked on a new venture known as the Aditya-L1 mission, geared towards the exploration of the Sun, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his heartfelt congratulations. "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 understanding of the Universe for the welfare of entire humanity," said the PM.

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

 India's maiden solar probe endeavors to investigate solar winds, a phenomenon known to trigger terrestrial disturbances manifesting as auroras.

This solar mission unfolds in the wake of India's recent accomplishment, surpassing Russia in landing on the Moon's south pole. Despite Russia wielding a more potent rocket, India's Chandrayaan-3 exhibited remarkable resilience, ultimately achieving a flawless landing, outclassing Russia's Luna-25.

The Aditya-L1 spacecraft has been meticulously engineered for a four-month voyage spanning approximately 1.5 million kilometers (930,000 miles). It will navigate to a region in space often referred to as a gravitational equilibrium point, where celestial objects tend to remain stationary due to the delicate balance of gravitational forces. This strategic positioning minimizes the spacecraft's fuel consumption, optimizing its efficiency.