The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO's) maiden solar mission- Aditya L1 successfully entered the Halo orbit, around the L1 point on January 6, 2024.
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Here are 6 things to know about ISRO's Aditya L1 mission.
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Aditya L1 is ISRO's first space mission aimed at studying the Sun. It was launched on September 2, 2023, from Sriharikota with space vehicle PSLV-C57.
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Aditya L1 will be placed in the halo orbit around the Lagrange point (L1) of the Sun-Earth system (1.5 million km from Earth). The final manoeuvre to the L1 point will take place on January 6.
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The Lagrange Point (L1) is a region where gravitational forces between the Earth and the Sun reach equilibrium. This unique point provides a stable position for observational purposes.
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A satellite around the L1 point will observe the Sun without any eclipses and study solar activities and their real-time effect on space weather.
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Four payloads will directly study the sun and the remaining three payloads will carry out in-situ studies of particles and fields at the L1 point.
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The objective of the Aditya L1 mission include studying chromospheric and coronal dynamics, in-situ particles and the plasma environment of the Sun.