What Is Aditya-L1? ISRO’s Solar Mission Explained

What is Aditya-L1?

Mission File Developed by ISRO Launched Sept 2, 2023 Vehicle PSLV-C57 Location Sun–Earth L1 point Distance ~1.5 million km Orbit Halo orbit (since Jan 2024) Payloads 7 instruments Mission life ~5 years In This Article What Is Aditya-L1? Why Did ISRO Launch a Solar Mission? How Does Aditya-L1 Study the Sun? Why Is Aditya-L1 Important? … Read more

Vyommitra: ISRO’s Robotic Astronaut Explained

Editorial illustration of Vyommitra, ISRO’s robotic astronaut, inside an uncrewed Gaganyaan spacecraft

Robot File Developed by ISRO Programme Gaganyaan Type Semi-humanoid robot Name meaning Vyoma (space) + Mitra (friend) Build Head, torso, two arms Role Cabin & life-support test passenger Coordinating body Human Space Flight Centre Precursor flight announced 2024 In This Article What Is Vyommitra? Why Did ISRO Develop a Robotic Astronaut? How Does Vyommitra Work? … Read more

What is GSLV? India’s Powerful Rocket Explained for Beginners (2026)

GSLV rocket

Discover everything about GSLV, India’s powerful Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. Learn how it works, why its cryogenic engine is a breakthrough, its three-stage design, major ISRO missions, and how GSLV differs from PSLV—all explained in simple language for students, beginners, and space enthusiasts.

What is PSLV? India’s Most Reliable Rocket Explained (2026)

PSLV rocket launch by ISRO with satellites orbiting Earth and Mars mission representation

PSLV is ISRO’s most reliable workhorse rocket — the vehicle behind Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1 and dozens of satellite launches. Here’s how it works and why it matters.