From the Moon to the Sun: India launches next space mission
Sriharikota, India (AFP) Sept 2, 2023
The latest mission in India's ambitious space programme blasted off Saturday on a voyage towards the centre of the solar system, a week after the country's successful unmanned Moon landing.
Aditya-L1 launched shortly before midday, with a live broadcast showing hundreds of spectators cheering wildly against the deafening noise of the rocket's ascent.
"Congratulations to our scientists a