The Aditya-L1 mission is an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission aimed at studying the Sun.
The primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission is to study the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, known as the corona, and the magnetic field structure around the Sun.
The spacecraft will be positioned at the Lagrange Point 1 (L1), which is a stable point in space located about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. This location allows for continuous observation of the Sun without Earth's interference.
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Aditya-L1 will be equipped with multiple instruments including visible, ultraviolet, and X-ray telescopes. These instruments will enable scientists to observe and analyze various aspects of the Sun's activity.
One of the main focuses of the mission is to better understand the mechanism of coronal mass ejections, which are massive bursts of solar wind and magnetic fields from the Sun that can affect space weather around Earth.
The mission aims to study the dynamic behavior of the Sun's atmosphere and its impact on space weather phenomena such as solar flares and geomagnetic storms.
The launch of Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, is scheduled for September 2, 2023, at 11:50 Hrs. IST from Sriharikota, India.
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The data gathered from the mission could contribute to improving our ability to predict space weather events that can potentially impact satellite operations, communication systems, and power grids on Earth.
Scientists hope to gain insights into the Sun's magnetic activity, its effects on Earth's environment, and the broader understanding of stellar physics.
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