Thursday, 30 January 2025

As of January 30, 2025, the Aditya-L1 mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved several significant milestones in solar research:

As of January 30, 2025, the Aditya-L1 mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved several significant milestones in solar research:

Data Release and Performance Appraisal: On January 6, 2025, ISRO released the first set of scientific data from Aditya-L1, marking the first anniversary of the spacecraft's arrival at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). This data encompasses observations from all seven remote sensing and in-situ experiments aboard the spacecraft. The release event included a national meet to discuss the mission's progress and the scientific findings derived from the data. 

Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) Operations: The ASPEX payload, comprising the Solar Wind Ion Spectrometer (SWIS) and the SupraThermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS), has been operational since September 2023. SWIS, activated on November 2, 2023, has been successfully measuring solar wind ions, primarily protons and alpha particles, providing valuable insights into solar wind properties and their impact on space weather. 

Magnetometer Boom Deployment: On January 11, 2024, Aditya-L1 successfully deployed its 6-meter-long magnetometer boom in space at Lagrange Point-1. This deployment is crucial for measuring the interplanetary magnetic field, enhancing our understanding of solar phenomena and their effects on space weather. 


These developments underscore the mission's ongoing success in advancing solar physics research and contributing to space weather studies.

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