Aditya-L1, India’s solar observatory, completes a 127-day journey to its destination, the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1).
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The mission, a milestone for ISRO, overcame Earth’s gravitational influence to reach a strategic position in space.
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At L1, Aditya-L1 will have an uninterrupted view of the Sun for its entire five-year mission.
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The primary payload, Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), is designed to observe the Sun's corona.
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The equilibrium at L1 allows Aditya-L1 to hover in a stable position without excessive fuel usage.
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The spacecraft's distance from the Sun at L1 is approximately 148.5 million kilometers, avoiding scorching heat.
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Aditya-L1 will perform a graceful dance around the Lagrange point, continuing its scientific experiments.
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Previous experiments include measuring high-energy particles, capturing solar flares, and studying energy variations.
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Aditya-L1 aims to provide crucial insights into coronal heating, space weather dynamics, and solar phenomena.
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The observatory's tuned payloads focus on observing the solar atmosphere and understanding the local environment at L1.
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