In a major step for Indian space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully maneuvered its solar mission Aditya-L1 into Halo orbit, drawing praise from NASA scientist Amitabha Ghosh.
Reflecting on India's scientific achievements, Ghosh said, “India is currently in most areas of scientific importance. And then there is 'Gaganyaan', the human spaceflight component, which is currently in the works. So “It's been a huge step forward in the last twenty years. From the lack of a planetary science program to where we are today, and especially after Aditya's success, it has been a very remarkable journey.”
In a major scientific milestone, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Saturday launched the Aditya-L1 spacecraft – the first dedicated solar mission – to its final destination.
Prime Minister Narenendra Modi and Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh were among the leaders who hailed the achievement.
Aditya-L1 has reached Lagrange Point L1, about 1.5 million km from Earth.
The PSLV-C57.1 rocket carrying the Aditya-L1 orbiter successfully lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh in September.
The successful launch of the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) first solar mission followed the historic moon landing mission Chandrayaan-3.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will continue to pursue new frontiers of science for the benefit of humanity.
“India creates yet another milestone. India's first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches its destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in achieving one of the most complex and intricate space missions. I join the nation in applauding this extraordinary achievement. We will continue to pursue new frontiers of science for the benefit of humanity,” he said in his post on
Aditya L1 will carry seven different payloads to conduct a detailed study of the Sun, four of which will observe the Sun's light and the other three will measure in-situ plasma and magnetic field parameters.
The largest and most technically challenging payload on Aditya-L1 is the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph or VELC. VELC was integrated, tested and calibrated at the CREST (Centre for Research and Education in Science Technology) campus of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Hosakote, in collaboration with ISRO.
This strategic location will allow Aditya-L1 to continuously observe the Sun without being hampered by eclipses or occultation, allowing scientists to study solar activities and their impact on space weather in real time.
Also, the spacecraft data will help identify the sequence of processes that lead to solar eruptions, and contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors that influence space weather.
The main objectives of India's solar mission include the study of the physics of the solar corona and its heating mechanism, the acceleration of the solar wind, the coupling and dynamics of the solar atmosphere, the distribution of solar wind and temperature anisotropy, and the origin of Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) and flares and near-Earth space weather. (ANI)
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Published: Jan 6, 2024 10:01 PM IST