Mission Overview
- Aditya-L1 mission was launched on September 2, 2023, by ISRO aboard PSLV C-57.
- It is India’s first space-based solar observatory.
- The spacecraft was placed in a halo orbit around Lagrange Point (L1) on January 6, 2024.
- L1 is 1.5 million km from Earth towards the Sun.
Relevance : GS 3(Science, Technology)
- Second Set of Data Release
- ISRO has released a new set of scientific data from Aditya-L1.
- The data includes observations on:
- Sun’s photosphere, chromosphere, and corona.
- In-situ particles and magnetic field measurements at L1.
- Data Accessibility
- Data is available on the Indian Space Science Data Centre (ISSDC) portal.
- ISRO encourages researchers and students to utilize the data.
- User manuals for analysis are available after registration.
- Mission Status
- Aditya-L1 is currently in its third revolution around L1.
- The first set of data was released on January 6, 2024, along with a national meet.
Significance
- Enhances scientific understanding of solar activity and space weather.
- Helps in predicting solar storms that can impact satellites and power grids on Earth.
- Encourages global scientific collaboration by providing open access to solar research data.
