A Milestone In India's Space Journey As Aditya L1 Nears Its Destination | English News | News18
India’s first solar mission Aditya L1 approaches its final orbit. Launched on September 2, the satelliet is set to enter a critical phase on January 6, marking its placement into a 'halo orbit' around Lagrange Point 1 (L1), a strategic position offering stability for solar observations.
Aditya L1 holds the distinction of being India's first mission solely focused on unraveling the mysteries of the Sun. As it inches closer to the L1 point, where gravitational forces between the Earth and the Sun find equilibrium, the satellite is poised to contribute significantly to solar science. Navigating space complexities, Aditya L1 faces the challenge of precise orbit insertion around L1. The upcoming manoeuvre, scheduled for January 6, is a critical step that is pivotal for Aditya L1 to maintain a stable position around L1. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared further details stating that Aditya L1 is equipped with a 440N Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM), similar to the one employed in India's Mars Orbiter Mission. Additional thrusters, including eight 22N and four 10N thrusters, play a pivotal role in controlling the spacecraft's orientation and orbit. The mission aims to unravel solar phenomena, contributing to a deeper understanding of our star and its influence on the solar system.
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