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A D I T Y A L 1

I N D I A ' S S O L A R S E N T I N E L O N A J O U R N E Y T O

U N C O V E R T H E S U N ' S S E C R E T S

Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar

mission, named after the Sun God, Aditya.
The mission was conceptualized and initiated

by the Indian Space Research Organisation

(ISRO) with the primary goal of studying the
Sun's outermost layer, the solar corona. The

solar corona, which extends millions of
kilometers into space, is a region of extreme

temperatures, magnetic fields, and high-

energy phenomena, making it a challenging
but crucial area of study.

1. Studying the Solar Corona: The primary
goal is to understand the behavior and

dynamics of the solar corona, particularly

during solar eclipses when it becomes
visible from Earth. This will provide

insights into the Sun's magnetic fields,

temperature variations, and the
mechanisms driving solar wind.

2. Solar Activity Prediction: By closely

monitoring solar activity and gaining a
better understanding of the Sun's

behavior, Aditya-L1 aims to improve our
ability to predict solar flares, coronal

mass ejections (CMEs), and other solar

events that can impact communication,
navigation systems, and even power grids

on Earth.

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