Aditya L1 launch: ISRO says Aditya-L1's first earth-bound manoeuvre performed successfully

Hindustan Times

03 September, 2023, 08:55 am

Last modified: 03 September, 2023, 12:56 pm

Aditya L1 launch: ISRO says Aditya-L1's first earth-bound manoeuvre performed successfully

Aditya-L1 mission: Aditya-L1 will stay Earth-bound orbits for 16 days, during which it will undergo five manoeuvres to gain necessary velocity for its journey

Hindustan Times

03 September, 2023, 08:55 am

Last modified: 03 September, 2023, 12:56 pm

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday said Aditya-L1, the country's first solar mission, is healthy and operating nominally.

"The first Earth-bound maneuvre (EBN#1) is performed successfully from ISTRAC, Bengaluru. The new orbit attained is 245km x 22459 km. The next maneuvre (EBN#2) is scheduled for September 5, 2023, around 03:00 Hrs. IST", ISRO posted on X, formerly Twitter.

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