ISRO is gearing up to launch Aditya-L1, India's inaugural space-based observatory designed to study the Sun.
The satellite was built at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru and has now been transported to SDSC-SHAR in Sriharikota for its upcoming launch.
Launch Timing: An ISRO official has indicated that the launch is anticipated to take place during the first week of September.
The official ISRO Twitter account has shared images related to the PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission.
Instrumentation: Aditya-L1 is equipped with seven specialised instruments to observe distinct aspects of the Sun's atmosphere, including the photosphere, chromosphere, and the outermost layer known as the corona.
Observation Techniques: These instruments utilise a combination of electromagnetic and particle detectors, as well as magnetic field detectors, to capture detailed data about the Sun's features.
Focus Areas: The instruments on Aditya-L1 are meticulously tuned to examine the solar atmosphere, with a primary focus on the chromosphere and corona.
In-situ Monitoring: In addition to atmospheric observations, the satellite also contains in-situ instruments designed to monitor the immediate environment at the L1 point, which is situated between the Earth and the Sun.
Scientific Significance: Aditya-L1's payload is expected to yield crucial insights into phenomena like coronal heating, coronal mass ejections, and pre-flare and flare activities.
Scientific Goals: The mission's key scientific objectives encompass the comprehensive study of the Sun itself, analysis of the chromosphere, and investigation into space weather dynamics, among other vital aspects.