India’s Aditya L1 Solar Probe Reaches Final Orbit, Ready to Unravel Sun’s Secrets

India’s solar observation probe, Aditya L1, achieved a major milestone by successfully entering its final orbit, positioned at the Lagrange Point, a unique region between the Earth and the Sun where gravitational forces are in equilibrium. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the achievement, highlighting it as another landmark in India’s space exploration endeavors. The Aditya L1 mission, launched by ISRO on September 2, aims to study the outer part of the Sun, temperature variations, and extreme heat in the region. With a critical orbit change executed in cooperation with global experts, the spacecraft is now set to unravel the complex functions of the Sun, providing crucial insights into solar weather changes affecting space satellites, solar winds impacting communications, and the Sun’s influence on Earth.

Aditya L1 faces challenges in maintaining its position in the three-dimensional halo at Lagrange Point, avoiding the Sun’s gravitational pull and potential collisions with other probes in the region. The successful entry into the final orbit marks India as the fourth country, after Japan, the United States, and Europe, to achieve success in solar missions. Aditya L1, equipped with seven instruments, is expected to contribute valuable information to enhance our understanding of the Sun and its effects on the solar system.