ISRO set to launch India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, on September 2, 2023: Here's how you can watch it

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing for the historic launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission, on September 2, 2023. As the launch date approaches, here are some important points to be aware of:

When will the event be streamed live?

The live webcast of the Aditya-L1 mission will begin at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday. This project comes on the heels of India's successful Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.


When and where will the rollout take place?

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) will launch India's pioneering solar space observatory, Aditya-L1, from the Sriharikota launch pad. It will carry seven distinct payloads designed for an in-depth study of the sun. Four of these will observe sunlight, while the remaining three will measure various in-situ plasma and magnetic field parameters.

Where will the event be streamed live?

Viewers eager to witness India's maiden solar mission live can tune in to the following platforms:

1. ISRO Website:https://isro.gov.in
2. Facebook: https://facebook.com/ISRO
3. YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=_IcgGYZTXQw
4. DD National TV Channel

The countdown for the launch of Aditya-L1 onboard the PSLV commenced on Friday in Sriharikota, according to ISRO.

"PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission: The countdown leading to the launch at 11:50 Hrs. IST on September 2, 2023," ISRO announced on X, formerly Twitter. The 23-hour 40-minute countdown began at 12:10 pm, marking a crucial step towards this significant scientific endeavor.