Aditya-L1 is the first space-based observatory to study the Sun. Here goes it's timeline.
Astronomical Society of India and the Indian Academy of Sciences proposed the concept of a solar observatory with a single instrument.
Scientists shared the proposal with ISRO.
ISRO approved Aditya-1 project with single instrument.
ISRO issued an 'announcement of opportunity', calling on the scientific community for proposals for payloads.
ISRO reviewed scientific proposals.
ISRO selected the seven payloads for the Aditya-1 mission.
ISRO formally approved Aditya-L1.
An experimental budget of 3 Crore INR was allocated for the financial year 2016–2017. Later increased to ₹785.3 million.
The 44.4 metre tall Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) soared majestically into the sky to launch Aditya-L1.
Aditya-L1 stays Earth-bound orbits for 16 days, during which it undergoes 5 maneuvres to gain the necessary velocity for its journey.
Aditya-L1 will stay approximately 1.5 million km away from Earth and study the outer atmosphere of the Sun.