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Aditya-L1 spacecraft successfully executed its second Earth-bound maneuver, ISRO informed on Tuesday. The next maneuver (EBN#3) is scheduled for September 10th at approximately 02:30 Hrs (IST).
The Aditya-L1 spacecraft onboard a PSLV rocket successfully got separated and would be proceeding on its journey towards the Sun on a 125-day voyage, ISRO has said.
Four public sector undertakings (PSUs) in Kerala, including Keltron, have contributed to India's first solar exploration satellite, Aditya L1. Keltron provided electronic modules and testing support, while Steel and Industrial Forgings Limited (SIFL) developed forgings and components for the launch vehicle.
As India's first solar exploration satellite reached space, four Kerala public sector undertakings, including Keltron, have reason to be delighted as they too have contributed to this achievement by the country. Various products indigenously developed and manufactured by the four PSUs - Keltron, Steel and Industrial Forgings Limited (SIFL), Travancore Cochin Chemicals (TCC) and Kerala Automobiles Ltd (KAL) - have been used in the Aditya L1 mission. This milestone achieved by the PSUs was highlighted by state Industries Minister P Rajeev in a Facebook post.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the first earth-bound firing to raise the Aditya-L1 orbit. The satellite is said to be healthy and operating normally. The mission is expected to reach its destination in four months and will provide valuable data on solar activities and space weather.