Aditya L1 spacecraft enters into final orbit successfully
Aditya L1 spacecraft enters into final orbit successfully
Today, Aditya L1, the first solar mission of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), entered its final maneuver to reach its destination and was injected into its final orbit.
Since its September 2 launch last year, the spacecraft has successfully completed four earthbound maneuvers and one Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TL1I) maneuver.
Union Minister of State Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has taken it to X “From Moon Walk to Sun Dance! What a glorious turn of the year for Bharat! Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, yet another success story was scripted by Team ISRO. Aditya L1 reaches its final orbit to discover the mysteries of the Sun-Earth connection.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy through X “India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches its destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realizing among the most complex and intricate space missions. I join the nation in applauding this extraordinary feat. We will continue to pursue new frontiers of science for the benefit of humanity.”
Roughly 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, the first Sun-Earth Lagrangian point (L1) is the mission’s focal point. From there, it will observe the Sun’s corona and attempt to comprehend its exceptionally high temperature.
A special place where the gravitational forces between the Earth and the Sun equalize is called the Lagrange Point. The influence of other celestial bodies, including the Moon, Mars, and Venus, prevents absolute neutralization; however, the L1 point offers a stable position for observational purposes.
