Delving into the latest news from the realms of space exploration, we turn our focus to the Orbit iQOO 9 Pro set for its debut in February. One of the latest announcements from The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reveals its maiden mission, Aditya L1, has successfully crossed the Lagrange 1 point. This milestone marks the entry of the country’s first Solar observatory into the ‘Halo orbit’ around the Lagrange L1 point. Launched a mere four months ago in September, the spacecraft now finds itself situated approximately 1.5 million km away from Earth.
Aditya-L1 Finds Its Final Orbit
The spacecraft, armed with seven payloads, has now reached a vantage point where it can observe the Sun without any interruptions. This unique position presents scientists with the opportunity to study solar activities in real time and understand their impact on space weather. The primary objectives of this mission include delving into the physics of the solar Corona, its heating mechanisms, the acceleration of the Solar wind, and the overall energy of the Solar atmosphere.
ISRO has confirmed that the chosen halo orbit guarantees a mission lifespan of five years, following the final orbit injection. The benefits of this orbit include minimising the need for station-keeping operation, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and offers an unobstructed view of the sun. ISRO confirmed the successful Halo Orbit Insertion of the Aditya-L1 solar observatory spacecraft on Saturday at 4 PM.
In the final phase of the manoeuvres, a brief firing of control engines was involved. The chairman of ISRO, S Somanth, confirmed that Aditya L1’s accurate placement in the halo orbit and mentioned the need for minor corrections to maintain the satellite’s orientation. A critical velocity of 31 meters per second is set to be adjusted on the same day. We’ve included all the pertinent details about this exciting development in the field of space exploration, and we’ll keep you updated with any further insights or advancements that come our way.
