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The Aditya L1 mission, India’s first solar mission, was successfully launched on September 2, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission was launched by a PSLV-XL rocket, and the spacecraft successfully entered a low Earth orbit.
Aditya L1 is named after Aditya, the Hindu god of the Sun. The mission will study the Sun’s corona and solar wind, and is expected to reach the Sun’s orbit in four months. The spacecraft will carry six scientific instruments, which will be used to study the Sun’s atmosphere, magnetic field, and solar flares.
![[Image of Aditya L1]](http://freshnewspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/aditya-l1.jpg)
Image source: www.thethaiger.comPrime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of Aditya L1. He said that the mission is a “major milestone” in India’s space program, and that it will help us to better understand the Sun and its impact on Earth.
The Aditya L1 mission is a major step forward for India’s space program. It is the first mission that India has launched to study the Sun, and it is expected to make significant contributions to our understanding of the Sun and its impact on Earth.
Live Streaming of Aditya L1 launch
FAQs
When will Aditya L1 reach the Sun’s orbit?
Aditya L1 is expected to reach the Sun’s orbit in four months, in January 2024.
What will Aditya L1 study?
Aditya L1 will study the Sun’s corona and solar wind. The corona is the Sun’s outermost layer, and it is much hotter than the surface of the Sun. The solar wind is a stream of charged particles that is emitted from the Sun.
The Aditya L1 mission will help us to better understand the following:
- The origin and evolution of the Sun’s corona.
- The mechanisms that heat the corona.
- The dynamics of the solar wind.
- The relationship between the Sun’s activity and space weather.
What are the benefits of the Aditya L1 mission?
The Aditya L1 mission is expected to make significant contributions to our understanding of the Sun and its impact on Earth. The mission will help us to better understand the Sun’s corona, solar wind, and magnetic field. This knowledge will help us to predict solar storms and other space weather events, which can have a significant impact on Earth’s atmosphere and climate.
How can I learn more about the Aditya L1 mission?
You can learn more about the Aditya L1 mission on the ISRO website
What are the scientific instruments on Aditya L1?
Aditya L1 will carry six scientific instruments:
- A coronagraph, which will image the Sun’s corona.
![[Image of coronagraph]](http://freshnewspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cp22liberationdaytransient.png)
Image source: en.wikipedia.org- A solar wind spectrometer, which will measure the composition and energy of the solar wind.
![[Image of solar wind spectrometer]](http://freshnewspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sws.jpg)
Image source: nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov- A magnetometer, which will measure the Sun’s magnetic field.
![[Image of magnetometer]](http://freshnewspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pioneer_10-11_-_P50_-_fx.jpg)
Image source: en.wikipedia.org- A radiometer, which will measure the Sun’s heat radiation.
![[Image of radiometer]](http://freshnewspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Crookes_radiometer.jpg)
Image source: en.wikipedia.org- A particle detector, which will measure the particles in the solar wind.
![[Image of particle detector]](http://freshnewspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/INN2-AIDA2020-26466-pro-image-1-696x392-1.jpg)
Image source: www.innovationnewsnetwork.com- A telescope, which will image the Sun’s surface.
![[Image of telescope]](http://freshnewspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ZYuMMSqF6Se9vqPZVTm7Yg.jpg)
Image source: www.space.comConclusion
The Aditya L1 mission is a major step forward for India’s space program. It is the first mission that India has launched to study the Sun, and it is expected to make significant contributions to our understanding of the Sun and its impact on Earth.
The successful launch of Aditya L1 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the scientists and engineers at ISRO. It is also a reminder of India’s growing capabilities in space exploration.
ISRO is planning to launch several more solar missions in the coming years. These missions will help us to further our understanding of the Sun and its impact on Earth. This knowledge will be essential for protecting our planet from solar storms and other space weather hazards.
