Aditya L1 : India's first mission to study the sun (ISRO)

• ISRO's Aditya L1 project is India's first space-based observatory dedicated to studying the Sun and its numerous phenomena.


• It is a significant and ambitious mission that will aid in our understanding of solar dynamics and their influence on Earth and other planets. Here are some important mission details:

• A PSLV rocket will launch the Aditya L1 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Although the launch date has not yet been set, the satellite has arrived at the spaceport for integration with the launch vehicle.


• The satellite will be positioned in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth system's Lagrangian point 1 (L1), which is approximately 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth. This orbit will allow the satellite to watch the Sun constantly without interruption from the Earth or the Moon.

• The spacecraft will be equipped with seven payloads (instruments) to research the Sun's corona, solar emissions, solar winds and flares, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These payloads will give crucial information about solar activity and its impact on space weather.


• The mission is anticipated to last five years and will offer continuous imagery of the Sun and its properties. The mission's data will be important for scientific study as well as applications including communication, navigation, and power systems.

• The Aditya L1 mission represents an important milestone for India's space program as well as a substantial contribution to the worldwide scientific community. It will help us understand the Sun and its consequences on our planet and beyond.


Location: Bhuj, Gujarat, India

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