ADITYA L1 SPACECRAFT
India has been very successful in space sector in last 20 yrs: Former NASA astronaut
NAS Over Mars and landing on the moon. He expressed excitement for India's upcoming manned space mission, with two astronauts set to be trained by NASA. Additionally, India is developing its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksha Station, expected to be operational by 2035.
ISRO's Aditya-L1 completes first halo orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point in 178 days
India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced. Launched on September 2 last year, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft was inserted into its targeted halo orbit on January 6. It takes 178 days to complete a revolution around the L1 point. Station-keeping manoeuvres on February 22, June 7, and July 2 have maintained its orbit, with the latest manoeuvre ensuring it continues into the second halo orbit path. The mission's complex dynamics and trajectory planning have validated ISRO's in-house flight dynamics software.
ISRO's Aditya-L1 completes first halo orbit around Sun-Earth L1 point
ISRO's URSC validated the flight dynamics software for Aditya-L1 spacecraft, which completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point in 178 days. The recent manoeuvre guaranteed the seamless continuation of its journey in the second halo orbit, illustrating ISRO's expertise in space exploration.
ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft's two onboard instruments capture solar fury
ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft, stationed at the Lagrangian point (L1) roughly 1.5 million km from Earth, captured recent solar activities using its SUIT and VELC instruments. The Sun's dynamic events, including X-class and M-class flares with associated CMEs, were recorded during May 2024, aiding in geomagnetic storm predictions.
Women find their feet in India’s space sector
Saraniya Periaswamy and Umamaheswari K played instrumental roles in the successful debut of the world’s first rocket equipped with a 3D-printed engine by Agnikul Cosmos from Sriharikota. They oversaw the project from inception to launch, highlighting women's growing contributions to India's space sector. Agnikul aborted the mission four times in the past few months before witnessing success on May 30.
Powerful solar storm impacts Earth, says ISRO
A powerful solar storm from Sun's region AR13664 hit Earth in May 2024, causing disruptions to communication and GPS systems. ISRO reported an intense geomagnetic storm with X-class flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). The event, comparable to the historic Carrington event, led to trans-polar flight diversions. ISRO observed effects on the Ionosphere and radio wave reflection.
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Solar Eclipse 2024: Will ISRO's Aditya-L1 be able to shed light on Sun's secrets?
India's Aditya L1 satellite, dedicated to studying the Sun, will miss the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, as it is positioned to provide uninterrupted views of the Sun. In contrast, NASA is gearing up for the rare celestial event, flying special research planes and organizing various activities across the USA to witness the spectacle safely. The eclipse will darken skies as it passes over North America, with the path of totality tracking across several cities.
ISRO chief S Somanath reveals battle with cancer, says he was diagnosed on day of Aditya Solar mission launch
ISRO Chief S Somanath disclosed in an interview that he was diagnosed with cancer on the day of the Aditya-L1 solar mission launch. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, affirming his complete recovery. Somanath, also secretary of the Department of Space, highlighted his contributions to ISRO's launch vehicle engineering.
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission: Payload detects solar wind impact of Coronal Mass Ejections
India's Aditya-L1 solar mission's payload, the Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA), has successfully detected the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), according to ISRO. The PAPA sensors have been able to measure solar wind electrons and ions, as well as the direction of arrival of solar wind particles. The data collected by PAPA revealed the occurrence of CME events on December 15, 2023, and during February 10-11, 2024.
ISRO successfully deploys magnetometer boom on board Aditya-L1 spacecraft
ISRO deploys magnetometer boom on Aditya-L1 satellite to measure interplanetary magnetic field. Boom carries high-accuracy fluxgate magnetometer sensors. Mounting at 3 and 6 metres minimises spacecraft's magnetic influence. Boom segments made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer. Articulated boom mechanism allows folding and deploying actions.
Confident of Aditya L1’s insertion in halo orbit around L1: Nigar Shaji
Aditya was launched from the Sriharikota spaceport on September 2 and the spacecraft has traversed a distance of 1.5 million km from Earth. The final manoeuvre will involve firing a group of thrusters for a short period of time till 4 pm on Saturday. Aditya L1 has 12 thrusters.
Aditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory, reaches destination
Aditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory has successfully reached an orbit around its intended destination: the Sun-Earth Lagrangian Point L1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on microblogging platform X at 4:11 pm.
Aditya-L1, ISRO'S first solar spacecraft enters Sun's final orbit
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major milestone as they successfully completed the last manoeuvre to position the Aditya-L1 spacecraft into its designated orbit. Aditya-L1 is India's first space-based observatory dedicated to studying the Sun. The spacecraft has now reached its final destination, a distance of approximately 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth.
Aditya-L1 spacecraft of ISRO to be placed in its final destination orbit today
India's ISRO is set to perform the final manoeuvre at 4 pm on Saturday to position the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, the country's first space-based solar observatory, into its designated orbit around Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. The unique halo orbit around L1 allows continuous observation of the Sun, providing real-time monitoring of solar activities and their impact on space weather. Launched in September, Aditya-L1 carries seven payloads to study the solar upper atmosphere, coronal heating, plasma dynamics, and other phenomena.
ISRO's Aditya L1 mission on the brink of Solar breakthrough, entering its ultimate orbit!
Aditya L1 mission, set to reach its final orbit around the Sun on January 6, marks a groundbreaking achievement in solar exploration. Launched in September, the spacecraft aims to enter a 'halo orbit' at Lagrange Point 1 (L1), enabling unparalleled observation of the Sun. With seven scientific instruments onboard, it promises comprehensive insights into solar phenomena, posing both challenges and opportunities in maintaining its orbit. This mission represents a significant leap in India's space exploration, poised to unlock unprecedented solar insights.
ETtech Explainer: Aditya-L1 anticipated to reach Sun-Earth Lagrangian Point on Jan 6, why is this significant?
The Sun-Earth Lagrangian Point L1 is 1.5 million km from Earth, and Aditya L1 was expected to reach its destination after a 125-day journey. It will study the Sun's outer atmosphere without any interference from eclipses or external disruptions.
Aditya-L1 solar probe nears Sun's outer reach, expected arrival on January 6: ISRO
India's Aditya-L1 solar spacecraft, nearing the Lagrangian (L1) point 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, marks a significant stride in space exploration. Isro chairman S Somanath anticipates its arrival on January 6, unveiling its pivotal role in studying the Sun's outer atmosphere, free from eclipses. Aditya-L1's engine firing will stabilize its position, allowing detailed solar event analysis. Isro's vision of an Indian space station further underscores India's ambitious space exploration endeavors.
Aditya L1 spacecraft is nearing its final phase, says ISRO chief
"Aditya is on the way. I think it has reached almost its final phase," the ISRO chief told PTI on the sidelines of an event organised at VSSC to commemorate the 60th year of the First Sounding Rocket Launch. He said that the last preparations for the spacecraft's entry into the L1 point are currently underway incrementally.
India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft healthy, on its way to the Sun-Earth L1 point: ISRO
The ISRO has confirmed that its Aditya-L1 mission spacecraft is healthy and on track to reach Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). A trajectory correction maneuver was performed to correct the spacecraft's path, and it is now headed towards a halo orbit around L1. The magnetometer will be turned on again in the coming days, and the spacecraft has already started collecting data to study the behavior of particles surrounding Earth. Aditya-L1 is equipped with seven different payloads to observe the Sun and measure plasma and magnetic fields.
Aditya-L1 spacecraft healthy, on its way to the Sun-Earth L1 point: ISRO
Aditya-L1 had escaped Earth’s sphere of influence on September 30. It underwent a trajectory correction manoeuvre (TCM) on October 6 for about 16 seconds, the space agency said.
Aditya L1 successfully undergoes fourth earth-bound manoeuvre: ISRO
India's Aditya L1 spacecraft, the country's first space-based mission to study the Sun, has successfully completed its fourth earth-bound manoeuvre, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The spacecraft is currently in a 16-day journey around the Earth, gaining the necessary velocity for its further journey to the L1 Lagrange point. Once it reaches its destination, Aditya-L1 will continuously observe the Sun without any occultation or eclipses, providing real-time information on solar activities and their effect on space weather.
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