Aditya-L1 lifts off for its date with the Sun.

India successfully launched its first observation mission to the Sun. Its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) placed the Aditya-L1 satellite in a low earth orbit from where it will commence its four-month journey to the Lagrange Point 1 (L1), an equilibrium point between the gravitational forces  of the Sun and Earth, which allows the spacecraft to hover.

The PSLV rocket with a lift off mass of 321 tons blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre yesterday at 1150 hrs IST. 

The satellite has been injected into an elliptical orbit of 235/19,500 km which is a very precise and intended orbit. It is a very unique mission as the two burn sequence of the upper stage - PS4 - was performed for the first time.

After some Earth bound maneuvers, it will begin its 125-day long journey to reach the L1 point.

Tailpiece.

Got up a trifle before 6, the chores and was ready by a half past 10.

Washing machinex of soiled clothes brought back from our trip to Raj Nivas.

Kittu was at home since afternoon.

Reminded of Mom's last night with us, 7 yrs back.