ISRO announces launch date for Aditya-L1 solar mission after Chandrayaan-3 success.

India's Aditya-L1 mission will study the Sun and launches on September 2 at 11:50 am.

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ISRO Chief S Somnath confirms completion of launch preparations and rehearsals.

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Aditya-L1 marks India's first dedicated solar endeavor with seven specialized payloads.

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Payloads will observe photosphere, chromosphere, and corona across various wavelengths.

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Aditya-L1 is India's first space-based observatory for studying the Sun's behavior.

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PSLV-C57 rocket chosen for the launch, showcasing ISRO's precision and sophistication.

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Mission's insights to help understand coronal heating, solar dynamics, and space weather.

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Aditya-L1 contributes to global scientific advancements in solar physics and space exploration.

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