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Aditya-L1 is the Indian Space Research Organisation's first space-based solar observatory. Launched in 2023, it was inserted in January 2024 into a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point, a location that provides a continuous view of the Sun. The mission is intended for solar and heliophysics research, including observations relevant to the solar atmosphere and the solar wind.
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What is Aditya-L1?
Aditya-L1 is the Indian Space Research Organisation's first space-based solar observatory. It studies the Sun from the Sun-Earth L1 region.
When was Aditya-L1 launched?
Aditya-L1 launched on September 2, 2023. It was later inserted into a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point in January 2024.
Why is the L1 point useful for Aditya-L1?
The Sun-Earth L1 point provides a nearly continuous view of the Sun. That position helps the observatory monitor solar activity without regular interruptions from Earth blocking the Sun.
What does Aditya-L1 study?
The mission is intended for solar and space-weather research, including the solar atmosphere and events that can affect the near-Earth environment. It is an observatory mission rather than a lunar or planetary lander.
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