PSLV-XL | Aditya-L1

A PSLV-XL rocket launched PSLV-XL | Aditya-L1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, targeting L1-point.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Mission type
Heliophysics
Rocket
PSLV-XL
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
L1-point
PSLV-XL | Aditya-L1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-09-02T06:20:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    PSLV-XL lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
  2. Max-Q
    PSLV-XL passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in L1-point.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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