Solar Mission Aditya L1 to reach destination on January 6: ISRO Chairman.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman, S Somanath, recently announced a significant milestone in India’s space exploration journey. The Aditya-L1, India’s first solar mission, is set to reach the Lagrangian point L1 on January 6. This point, located 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth, marks a critical stage in the mission’s objectives.

Manoeuvre for Stability

Launched from Sriharikota on September 2, Aditya-L1 is poised to execute a crucial manoeuvre upon reaching the Lagrangian point L1. This manoeuvre is designed to ensure a stable orbit, enabling continuous and in-depth studies of the Sun. S Somanath emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, “Once it is successfully placed on L1 point, it will be there for the next five years, gathering all the data which are very important not for India alone but for the entire world.”

International Collaboration with ESA

In a notable development, the European Space Agency (ESA) is playing a vital role in supporting ISRO’s solar mission. ESA will provide deep space communication services and assist ISRO in testing essential new flight dynamics software. This collaboration reflects the global cooperation essential for advancing space exploration capabilities.

Source: www.livemint.com

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