The successful launch of India’s first solar mission, Aditya L1, has been a significant achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This ground-breaking mission aims to study solar winds, which are streams of charged particles emitted by the Sun, and their impact on Earth.
Solar winds can cause disturbances on our planet, such as the mesmerizing auroras. Understanding these winds is crucial for predicting space weather and protecting our technological infrastructure, including satellites and power grids.
The Aditya L1 spacecraft, named after the Hindu sun god, Surya, is designed to travel approximately 1.5 million kilometers over four months to reach a stable position in space. From there, it will observe the Sun continuously for five years, gathering valuable data about solar activity.
This historic mission is the result of years of hard work and dedication by the team at ISRO. The project director, Nigar Shaji, expressed her happiness and described the launch as a dream come true. She emphasized the importance of Aditya L1 in advancing our knowledge of the Sun and its effects on Earth.
Aditya L1 has now begun its 125-day journey towards its destination. Once it reaches its orbit, it will start collecting data about solar winds, magnetic fields, and solar flares. Scientists and researchers around the world eagerly await the insights that this mission will provide.