Fri, Jan 12, 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has outlined its ambitious plans for the future, including a manned mission to the moon by 2040, further progress on the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, and successful completion of the Aditya L1 solar mission's initial phase. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath made these announcements during the Gujarat Vibrant Global Summit 2024, highlighting India's growing capabilities in space exploration.
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Tue, Sep 05, 2023
Aditya-L1 spacecraft, India's first solar mission, has successfully performed the second earth-bound manoeuvre. ISTRAC/ISRO's ground stations at Mauritius, Bengaluru and Port Blair tracked the satellite during this operation. The next manoeuvre (EBN#3) is scheduled for September 10, around 02:30 Hrs. After the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon, ISRO started its new space odyssey on September 2.
Mon, Sep 04, 2023
India's Aditya L1 solar mission is a major undertaking that will study the Sun's atmosphere. To ensure the success of the mission, scientists working on the main payload had to take extreme measures to ensure a sterile environment. They worked in a cleanroom that is 1-lakh times cleaner than a hospital ICU and wore special suits that resemble those worn by astronauts.
India's Aditya L1 mission has successfully completed its first Earth-bound manoeuvre. The manoeuvre was performed on September 3, 2023, from the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) facility in Bengaluru. The manoeuvre was to raise the orbit of the Aditya L1 spacecraft. The spacecraft is now in a stable orbit and is on track to reach its final destination, the Sun-Earth L1 point.
Sat, Sep 02, 2023
India has successfully launched its maiden solar mission, Aditya L1. The mission will study the Sun's atmosphere and help scientists to better understand how the Sun works and how it affects life on Earth. However, many people are wondering if Aditya L1 will burn up when it reaches the Sun. In this video, we will explain how Aditya L1 will survive the Sun's heat and why it won't burn up.
India's maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 countdown has begun. Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian Point 1 (or L1) which is 1.5 million km away from the Earth in the direction of the sun. It is expected to cover the distance in four months' time. This strategic location will enable Aditya-L1 to continuously observe the sun without being hindered by eclipses or occulation, allowing scientists to study solar activities and their impact on space weather in real-time.
Former commander of the International Space Station and author of the Apollo Murders, Chris Hadfield, has said that the Aditya L-1 mission is important in order to better understand how the sun works and the threats it has to the earth. Hadfield said that the mission will help protect people on Earth from solar storms, which can cause power outages and damage to infrastructure. He added that the Aditya L-1 mission is a "really good new scientific probe" that will teach us more about the sun.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
ISRO Sun Mission: After the successful moon lander venture, ISRO is now gearing up for the launch of a solar mission in a week's time, likely on September 2, to study the Sun.
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
India scripted history with the success of its third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on August 23. The Indian space agency, ISRO has a long list of missions after the Chandrayaan-3. Aditya-L1 mission would be the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun. It is expected to launch around the end of August to early Sep 2023 and will cost around 378 crore.
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