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    Question

    Consider the following statements in regards to Aditya

    L1 mission: 1. Nigar Shaji was the project's director of the Mission. 2. PSLV-C57 launched the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. 3. It carried seven advanced payloads designed to delve into various layers of the Sun. Which of the following statements are true?
    A 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Nigar Shaji is the project's director. Aditya-L1 was launched aboard the PSLV C57 at 11:50 IST on 2 September 2023. Aditya L1 was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on September 2. The spacecraft, weighing 1,472 kg, was carried into space by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in 'XL' configuration, ISRO's most reliable and versatile workhorse rocket. Aditya-L1 carried seven advanced payloads designed to delve into various layers of the Sun, including the photosphere, chromosphere and the corona (outer layer of the Sun).

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