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Aditya-L1 (Solar Observatory)
India's first dedicated solar observation mission. Launched Sep 2, 2023, and successfully inserted into a halo orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point on Jan 6, 2024. Carries 7 payloads studying the solar corona, photosphere, chromosphere, and solar wind. Providing continuous solar observation without eclipses.
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Budget
₹378 crore (~$46M)
Timeline
2023–2028+
Key Milestones
Launch on PSLV-C57 from Sriharikota
2023 — Sep
Successfully entered halo orbit at Sun-Earth L1 point
2024 — Jan
All 7 instruments operational; first science results published
2025
Continuing solar observations; data supporting space weather forecasting
2026
Contractors
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Sources
- isro.gov.in/aditya-l1