India has successfully launched its first solar mission, Aditya L1, on September 2, 2023, from Sriharikota. The mission aims to study the Sun and its various phenomena, such as solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and magnetic fields. The mission will also help us understand the impact of solar activity on Earth’s climate and space weather.
Aditya L1 is a spacecraft that carries six scientific instruments to observe the Sun from different perspectives. The spacecraft will orbit around a special point in space called the Lagrange point L1, which is about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. This point allows the spacecraft to stay in line with the Sun and Earth, and avoid the shadow of the Earth.
The mission is expected to last for five years, and will provide valuable data and insights for scientists and researchers. The mission will also contribute to the global efforts to explore the Sun and its secrets.
The mission is a proud achievement for India and its space agency, ISRO. The mission showcases India’s technological capabilities and scientific excellence. The mission also features many women scientists and engineers who have worked hard to make it possible.
