ISRO's Aditya L1 Mission: Journey to Uncover the Sun's Mysteries Begins

Cost-Efficient Mission:  Aditya L1 is an economically efficient mission with an estimated cost of Rs 378 crore. 

Indigenous Development : The Aditya L1 spacecraft is a testament to India's prowess in space technology, as it is entirely developed within the country 

Payload Development: The mission involves collaboration with various Indian institutions. Payloads like the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph and the Solar Ultraviolet Imager were developed by Indian Institutes. 

Aditya L1's Weight: While the exact weight of the Aditya L1 spacecraft may vary depending on the specific configuration, it typically falls within the range of 400 to 500 kilograms.

Lagrange Point Destination: Aditya L1's primary objective is to reach Lagrange Point-1 (L1), which is situated approximately 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth 

Real-Time Space Weather Monitoring One of the key contributions of Aditya L1 is its ability to monitor space weather in real-time.

Four-Month Journey Aditya L1 embarks on a four-month journey to reach L1, with the expected arrival date being January 3, 2024