Aditya L1 Mission of Sun
Aditya L1 shall be the first space based Indian mission to study the Sun. The spacecraft shall be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1.5 million km from the Earth. A satellite placed in the halo orbit around the L1 point has the major advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without any occultation/eclipses. This will provide a greater advantage of observing the solar activities and its effect on space weather in real time. The spacecraft carries seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layers of the Sun (the corona) using electromagnetic and particle and magnetic field detectors. Using the special vantage point L1, four payloads directly view the Sun and the remaining three payloads carry out in-situ studies of particles and fields at the Lagrange point L1, thus providing important scientific studies of the propagatory effect of solar dynamics in the interplanetary medium
The suits of Aditya L1 payloads are expected to provide most crucial informations to understand the problem of coronal heating, coronal mass ejection, pre-flare and flare activities and their characteristics, dynamics of space weather, propagation of particle and fields etc.
The Aditya-L1 mission is an Indian space mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission is primarily focused on the study of the Sun, and its vision and objectives are as follows:
Mission Vision: The primary vision of the Aditya-L1 mission is to enhance our understanding of the Sun and its various phenomena. By studying the Sun, scientists aim to gain insights into the fundamental processes that drive solar activity and their impact on space weather. Understanding solar activity is crucial because it can have significant effects on Earth and its technological infrastructure, including communication and navigation systems.
Mission Objectives:
Studying the Solar Corona: Aditya-L1 aims to observe the solar corona, which is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere. This region is of particular interest because it plays a crucial role in solar dynamics and is the source of solar wind and solar flares.
Solar Activity: The mission aims to monitor and study various aspects of solar activity, including solar flares, solar wind, and magnetic fields. This data will help in understanding the drivers of solar variability and their impact on space weather.
Space Weather Prediction: Aditya-L1 seeks to improve our ability to predict space weather events, such as geomagnetic storms and solar radiation bursts, which can affect satellite communications, GPS navigation, and power grids on Earth.
Understanding the Sun-Earth Connection: The mission also aims to explore the relationship between solar activity and its effects on Earth's climate and weather patterns.
Solar Magnetic Fields: Aditya-L1 intends to measure the magnetic fields on the Sun's surface and understand their role in shaping solar activity.
Multi-Wavelength Observations: The mission plans to conduct observations across multiple wavelengths, including ultraviolet and X-ray, to capture different aspects of solar phenomena.
Collaboration: Aditya-L1 is designed to collaborate with other international solar missions, such as NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Sun.
Orbit raising burns
First orbit raising burn
On 3 September 2023 the Aditya-L1 performed its first Earth-bound maneuver, raising its orbit to a 245 km (152 mi) into 22,459 km (13,955 mi) orbit.
Second orbit raising burn
On 5 September 2023 Aditya-L1 performed its second Earth-bound maneuver, raising its orbit to a 282 km (175 mi) into 40,225 km (24,995 mi) orbit.
Third orbit raising burn
On 10 September 2023 Aditya L1 performed its third Earth-bound maneuver, raising its orbit to a 296 km (184 mi) into 71,767 km (44,594 mi) orbit.
Fourth orbit raising burn
On 15 September 2023, Aditya L1 performed its fourth Earth-bound maneuver, raising its original orbit to a 256 km (159 mi) by 121,973 km (75,791 mi) orbit. This is the last of such maneuvers, being directly followed by the Trans-Lagrangian 1 Injection, bound to take place on September 19.
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