Team News Riveting
Raipur, September 2
Chhattisgarh Regional Science Centre in the state capital organized a live telecast of Aditya-L1, India’s ground-breaking Sun observing mission.
The special broadcast, arranged under the guidance of Director General S S Bajaj, was witnessed by students from middle and higher government schools of Daldal Seoni. Bajaj congratulated and extended his best wishes to the dedicated ISRO scientists for the successful launch of Aditya-L1.
Aditya-L1 is India’s first dedicated solar observatory mission. Named after the Sanskrit word for the Sun, Aditya, the spacecraft is designed to study the solar atmosphere and will be positioned at the Lagrange (L1) point, approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.
A statement issued by the Centre said that the atmosphere was electric as students eagerly tuned in to the live telecast. Their excitement and wonder were palpable, as they gazed at the colossal rocket and the anticipation of lift-off. Gasps of awe and enthusiastic chatter filled the room as Aditya-L1 embarked on its historic journey toward the Sun.
The event saw the participation of several distinguished members of the Chhattisgarh Regional Science Centre who played pivotal roles in making this live telecast a reality. Notable among them included Project Director Dr Shirish Kumar Singh, Scientist ‘D’ Amit Kumar Meshram, and Scientific Officer Pragya Kadam.
Singh said, “Today, we embarked on a journey of exploration and discovery. Aditya-L1’s launch represents a giant leap in our understanding of the Sun and space. We wanted to share this historic moment with our young learners to ignite their curiosity.”
Meshram observed that “The Sun, our nearest star, holds countless secrets. Aditya-L1 will unlock these mysteries and help us better understand the Sun’s influence on our daily lives.”
Pragya Kadam added, “As a science center, our mission is to make science accessible and exciting. We carefully curated this live broadcast to not only inform but also inspire. Through engaging visuals, we wanted the students to feel the thrill of space exploration and kindle their passion for learning.”
