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Payloads and Instruments

The Aditya-L1 spacecraft will carry a suite of
instruments to accomplish its objectives, including:

1. Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC): VELC

will capture images of the solar corona in
visible light, helping scientists study its

structure and dynamics.
2. Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT): SUIT

will focus on capturing images of the Sun's

chromosphere and transition region in
ultraviolet light, providing crucial data about

temperature and velocity variations.
3. Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX):

ASPEX will measure the composition and

properties of the solar wind particles, shedding
light on the Sun's atmospheric composition.

Significance of the Mission
The Aditya-L1 mission holds immense significance

for both scientific research and practical
applications. By understanding the Sun's behavior

and its impact on space weather, Aditya-L1 will

contribute to:
1. Space Exploration: Improved space weather

forecasting will enhance the safety of
astronauts traveling to the Moon, Mars, and

beyond.

2. Communication and Navigation: Predicting solar
flares and CMEs will help safeguard critical

communication and navigation systems on

Earth, including GPS and satellite
communications.

3. Climate Studies: Solar activity plays a role in

Earth's climate, and a better understanding of
the Sun's behavior will aid climate scientists in

their research.

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